"You need that guy like a giraffe needs strep throat." - Ann Landers

It's time for another post in my Quotes by Famous Women series. 

After the 1955 death of the original Ann Landers, Ruth Crowley, Eppie Lederer took over the advice column until her death in 2002.

Here are some wise words to remember... 

Sensual pleasures have the fleeting brilliance of a comet; a happy marriage has the tranquillity of a lovely sunset. - Ann Landers 

Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies. - Ann Landers

Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them. - Ann Landers

Too many people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. - Ann Landers.

Did you ever read Ann Landers column? Or any other advice columns?