Dorothy Parker Quotes

I shudder at the thought of men....I'm due to fall in love again

They sicken of calm who know the storm.

I had been fed, in my youth, a lot of old wives' tales about the way men would instantly forsake a beautiful woman to flock around a brilliant one. It is but fair to say that, after getting out in the...

By the time you swear you're his,Shivering and sighing.And he vows his passion is,Infinite, undying.

Lips that taste of tears they say are the best for kissing.

He and I had an office so tiny that an inch smaller and it would have been adultery.

Why is it no one sent me yet one perfect limousine, do you suppose? Ah no, it's always just my luck to get one perfect rose.

MenThey hail you as their morning starBecause you are the way you are.If you return the sentiment,They'll try to make you different;And once they have you, safe and sound,They want to change you all a...

Where's the man that could ease a heart like a satin gown?

I shall stay the way I am Because I do not give a damn.

You think You're frightening me with Your hell, don't You? You think Your hell is worse than mine.

They sicken of the calm that know the storm.

Women and elephants never forget.

It cost me never a stab nor squirm To tread by chance upon a worm. 'Aha my little dear' I say 'Your clan will pay me back one day.'

Poisons pain you Rivers are damp Acid stains you And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren't lawful Nooses give Gas smells awful You might as well live.

Take me or leave me; or, as is the usual order of things, both.

The TriflerDeath's the lover that I'd be taking;Wild and fickle and fierce is he.Small's his care if my heart be breaking-Gay young Death would have none of me.Hear them clack of my haste to greet him...

What fresh hell is this?

If wild my breast and sore my pride,I bask in dreams of suicide,If cool my heart and high my headI think 'How lucky are the dead.

Be you wise and never sad,You will get your lovely lad.Never serious be, nor true,And your wish will come to you--And if that makes you happy, kid,You'll be the first it ever did.