The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires.
DOROTHY PARKERMost good women are hidden treasures who are only safe because nobody looks for them.
More Dorothy Parker Quotes
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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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Now I know the things I know, and I do the things I do; and if you do not like me so, to hell, my love, with you!
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The definition of eternity is two people and a ham.
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He is a writer for the ages, the ages of four to eight.
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By the time you swear you’re his, Shivering and sighing. And he vows his passion is, Infinite, undying. Lady make note of this — One of you is lying.
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Honesty means nothing until you are tested under circumstances where you are sure you could get away with dishonesty.
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Years are only garments, and you either wear them with style all your life, or else you go dowdy to the grave.
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Should they whisper false of you, Never trouble to deny; Should the words they say be true, Weep and storm and say they lie.
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Women and elephants never forget.
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I hate writing, I love having written.
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Writing well is the best revenge.
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If all the young ladies who attended the Yale promenade dance were laid end to end, no one would be the least surprised.
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Of course I talk to myself. I like a good speaker, and I appreciate an intelligent audience.
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Heterosexuality is not normal, it’s just common.
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The best way to avoid a hangover is to stay drunk.
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