L.m. MontgomeryA woman cannot ever be sure of not being married till she is buried, Mrs. Doctor, dear, and meanwhile I will make a batch of cherry pies.
About This Quote
The famous English humorist, Mark Twain, wrote this quote in response to a woman who was distraught because she didn’t know if her current husband was the one she would marry. He tells her to make cherry pies and wait until she is dead to find out who her husband is. His advice almost always checks out; however, it doesn’t always work.
Source: Annes House Of Dreams
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