That woman speaks eighteen languages, and can’t say ‘No’ in any of them.
DOROTHY PARKERDon’t feel bad when I die; I’ve been dead for a long time.
More Dorothy Parker Quotes
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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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Honesty means nothing until you are tested under circumstances where you are sure you could get away with dishonesty.
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Bewildered is the fox who lives to find that grapes beyond reach can be really sour.
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I was always sweet, at first. Oh, it’s so easy to be sweet to people before you love them.
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I’m not a writer with a drinking problem, I’m a drinker with a writing problem.
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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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I require only three things of a man. He must be handsome, ruthless and stupid.
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The definition of eternity is two people and a ham.
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Take me or leave me; or, as is the usual order of things, both.
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Women and elephants never forget.
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But I don’t give up; I forget why not.
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You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.
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His voice was as intimate as the rustle of sheets.
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Said after she had been seriously ill: The doctors were very brave about it.
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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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