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.
DOROTHY PARKERI don’t mind anything that’s written about me, as long as it’s not true.
More Dorothy Parker Quotes
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Those who have mastered etiquette, who are entirely, impeccably right, would seem to arrive at a point of exquisite dullness.
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Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses.
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There is entirely too much charm around, and something must be done to stop it.
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If I didn’t care for fun and such, I’d probably amount to much. But I shall stay the way I am, Because I do not give a damn.
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But I don’t give up; I forget why not.
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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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[On the ringing of her doorbell or telephone:] What fresh hell is this?
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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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The Monte Carlo casino refused to admit me until I was properly dressed so I went and found my stockings, and then came back and lost my shirt.
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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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You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.
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You do what you can, and you do it because you should. But all you can do is all you can do.
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You can lead a horticulture, but you can’t make her think.
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If you don’t have anything nice to say, come sit by me.
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Genius can write on the back of old envelopes but mere talent requires the finest stationery available.
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