Grandmother Quotes - page 2

Christian theology is the grandmother of Bolshevism. (Oswald Spengler)
Her grandmother had once told her that one of life's best lessons was not being afraid to look foolish -- to just ask the question. View quote
Melissa Senate
Of course, I will continue to share my favorite Southern recipes, just like my mama, grandmother and family shared with me over the years. And now, I'll be adding a little bit of a lighter touch to some of these wonderful dishes. View quote
Paula Deen
Would Grandmother scold him? Would she say, "Frank! Thank the gods, you've come. I'm surrounded by monsters.” More likely she'd scold him, or mistake them for intruders and chase them off with a frying pan. View quote
Rick Riordan
I tried to talk to Annabeth, but she was acting like I'd just punched her grandmother. View quote
Rick Riordan
I'm one of these children who grew up at the knee of my grandmother and her elder sister, listening to very old people talk about their memories. View quote
Hilary Mantel
In spite of the seven thousand books of expert advice, the right way to disciplne a child is still a mystery to most fathers and... mothers Only your grandmother and Genghis Khan know how to do it. View quote
Bill Cosby
I'm supposed to figure out if the glass is half full or half empty,” I told her. Without a moment's hesitation, in a split second, my grandmother shrugged and said: "It depends on if you're drinking or pouring. View quote
Bill Cosby
There's a saying I remember from my grandmother: One today is worth two tomorrows. View quote
James Patterson
Landmines distinguish themselves because once they have been sown, once the soldier walks away from the weapon, the landmine cannot tell the difference between a soldier or a civilian - a woman, a child, a grandmother going out to collect firewood to make the family meal. View quote
Jody Williams
It reminds me of how grandmother always had the right costume for me to wear. You wear the right outfit and you feel like the person you're pretending to be. (John Boyne)
My grandmother told stories; she was very good at that. View quote
Cornelia Funke
My grandmother flew only once in her life, and that was the day she and her new husband ascended into the skies of Victorian London in the wicker basket of a hot-air balloon. They were soon to emigrate to Canada, and the aerial ride was meant to be a last view of their beloved England. View quote
Alan Bradley
My grandmother taught me the seasonality of food. She lived with the rhythms of nature. That's the way we should live. Why do we need raspberries in January flown from Chile? View quote
Lidia Bastianich
I used to listen to the soap operas with my grandmother. View quote
Bob Edwards
Wish for what you want, work for what you need. -Carmen's grandmother. View quote
Ann Brashares
My mother came here to New York. She and my grandmother were domestics, cooking, cleaning for other people. View quote
David Dinkins
You're dropping the bow hand as you release," he called, although Halt certainly wasn't. His mentor looked around, saw him, and replied pithily, "I believe your grandmother needs lessons in sucking eggs. View quote
John Flanagan
My grandmother though, began to prepare in her own neurotic - and I think psychotic - way to face racism. So she taught us to be racist, which is something I had to undo later when I got to Michigan, you know. View quote
James Earl Jones
My grandmother had the most dramatic effect on my life because she set me in one direction, and I had to go back the other direction for my sanity, and for my ability to be a social human being. View quote
James Earl Jones
My whole family is spiritual. My grandmother, grand aunt, cousins, they're all preachers and pastors. Spirituality is a part of my family, from generations ago. (Ziggy Marley)
My father had left behind an old piano. My sister was already going to school, my mother was out working, and I stayed at home alone with my adorable grandmother who understood nothing I said. It was so boring that I stayed at the piano all day long, and that saved my life. View quote
Michel Legrand
You, your grandmother, the chairman----YOU'RE ALL ABUNCH OF FRIGGIN' IDIOTS!!!" ~Haruhi. View quote
Bisco Hatori
My mother and my grandmother are pioneers of Mexican cuisine in this country, so I grew up in the kitchen. My mom, Zarela Martinez, was by far my biggest influence and inspiration - and toughest critic. View quote
Aaron Sanchez
Not so cold, some snow fell. I went inside the log cabin and said goodbye to Mother, she was so alike grandmother, just younger. View quote
Anders Zorn