“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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The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant--and let the air out of the tires. Go to Quote / Comment
If all the girls who attended the Yale prom were laid end to end, I wouldn't be a bit surprised 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 Romania. Go to Quote / Comment
Razors pain you; rivers are damp; acids stain you; and drugs cause cramp. Guns aren't lawful; nooses give; gas smells awful; you might as well live. Go to Quote / Comment
You can lead a horticulture, but you can’t make her think. Go to Quote / Comment