Quotable Quips
from the Mouths of Our Steel Magnolias Many of the turns of phrase from Steel Magnolias have been cemented into pop culture vernacular and it is one of those plays and films that is infinitely quotable. Some favorite “words of wisdom” from the ladies of Chinquapin . . .
a en in e b t s ju . . I’ve r ty years.” . y z a ot cr ood for fo n m ’ I “ ad m - O uiser ver y b
on. And “Time marches realize it’s eventually you your face.” marching acrossy - Truv
“I would rather have thirty minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.” - Shelby
“The o from nly thing t the a nima hat separ ls is o ates acce ssori ur abilit y us to - Clai ze.” r ee
I od side. o g y m on .” r y to get “Don’t t longer have one no r - Ouise
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Steel Magnolias – PlayGuide
