The writer’s way is rough and lonely, and who would choose it while there are vacancies in more gracious professions, such as, say, cleaning out ferryboats?
DOROTHY PARKERDon’t look at me in that tone of voice.
More Dorothy Parker Quotes
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I require only three things of a man. He must be handsome, ruthless and stupid.
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This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.
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A little bad taste is like a nice dash of paprika.
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Women and elephants never forget.
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Time may be a great healer, but it’s a lousy beautician.
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Quick!! Act as if nothing has happened!
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A girl’s best friend is her mutter.
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The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires.
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I can’t write five words but that I change seven.
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Misfortune, and recited misfortune especially, can be prolonged to the point where it ceases to excite pity and arouses only irritation.
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Said after she had been seriously ill: The doctors were very brave about it.
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There is entirely too much charm around, and something must be done to stop it.
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[On the ringing of her doorbell or telephone:] What fresh hell is this?
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Don’t feel bad when I die; I’ve been dead for a long time.
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Never throw mud: you can miss the target, but your hands will remain dirty.
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