“If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of "The Elements of Style." The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.”---Dorothy Parker Parker was an American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist, best known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for 20th-century urban foibles.
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Brevity is the soul of lingerie. Go to Quote / Comment
This is on me. Go to Quote / Comment
Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song, A medley of extemporanea And love is a thing that can never go wrong And I am Marie of Roumania. Go to Quote / Comment
Money is only congealed snow. Go to Quote / Comment
By the time you say you’re his, Shivering and sighing, And he vows his passion is, Infinite, undying – Lady, make a note of this: One of you is lying. Go to Quote / Comment