Quotes from Joyce Brothers

Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

I dont give advice. I cant tell anybody what to do. Instead I say this is what we know about this problem at this time. And here are the consequences of these actions.

An individual's self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.

Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.

My husband and I have never considered divorce... murder sometimes, but never divorce.

Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted element in another person's life.

Credit buying is much like being drunk. The buzz happens immediately and gives you a lift.... The hangover comes the day after.

A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.

Love comes when manipulation stops when you think more about the other person than about his or her reactions to you. When you dare to reveal yourself fully. When you dare to be vulnerable.

Virginity is such a personal thing. You can't judge anyone on it. A lot of young women feel they want to save themselves for the man who they think they'll love forever.

Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.

Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means you've become a comfortable, trusted element in another person's life.

Credit buying is much like being drunk. The buzz happens immediately, and it gives you a lift. The hangover comes the day after.

No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you'd be more productive.

The world at large does not judge us by who we are and what we know it judges us by what we have.

The world at large does not judge us by who we are and what we know; it judges us by what we have.

Real intimacy depends on truth - lovingly told - especially in the bedroom.

Feeling gratitude isn't born in us - it's something we are taught, and in turn, we teach our children.

Credit buying is much like being drunk. The buzz happens immediately and gives you a lift... The hangover comes the day after.

I've enjoyed the pleasures of working since I was 12 and earned all my own spending money since I was 14.

My husband and I have never considered divorce... murder sometimes, but never divorce.

If Shakespeare had to go on an author tour to promote Romeo and Juliet, he never would have written Macbeth.

No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you'd be more productive.

Never try to negotiate with anyone after he or she has eaten. People are best persuaded on an empty stomach. And forget power breakfasts. There is no convincing anyone of anything before 10 A.M.