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Dorothy Parker



Dorothy Parker



American author, humorist, poet, & wit


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Quotes by Dorothy Parker

A little bad taste is like a nice dash of paprika.
Brevity is the soul of lingerie.
I don't care what is written about me so long as it isn't true.
I might repeat to myself slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound - if I can remember any of the damn things.
I've never been a millionaire but I just know I'd be darling at it.
If all the girls who attended the Yale prom were laid end to end, I wouldn't be a bit surprised.
If wild my breast and sore my pride,
I bask in dreams of suicide,
If cool my heart and high my head
I think "How lucky are the dead.
If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.
Take care of the luxuries and the necessities will take care of themselves.
The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant--and let the air out of the tires.
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