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“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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Quote Left It serves me right for putting all my eggs in one bastard. Quote Right
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Quote Left I don't care what is written about me, so long as it isn't true Quote Right
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Quote Left I require three things in a man. He must be handsome, ruthless, and stupid. Quote Right
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Quote Left The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant -- and let the air out of the tires Quote Right
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Quote Left Razors pain you; Rivers are damp; Acids stain you; Drugs cause cramp; Guns aren't lawful; Nooses give; Gas smells awful; You may as well live. Quote Right
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