Dorothy Parker’s Razor-Sharp Wit

Dorothy 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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Dorothy Parker’s Razor-Sharp Wit

A little bad taste is like a nice dash of paprika.
– Dorothy Parker
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Brevity is the soul of lingerie.
– Dorothy Parker
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By the time 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.
~Dorothy Parker

(Thought of the Day – 27/03/2013)
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Constant use will not wear ragged the fabric of friendship.
~Dorothy Parker
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English authors write better than Americans – and Irish authors write better than anybody.
– Dorothy Parker

His voice was as intimate as the rustle of sheets.
~Dorothy Parker

If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.
– Dorothy Parker
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Love is like quicksilver in the hand. Leave the fingers open, and it stays. Clutch it, and it darts away.
– Dorothy Parker

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The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
– Dorothy Parker
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The two most beautiful words in English language are ‘Check (cheque) enclosed.’
– Dorothy Parker
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Why is it no one ever sent me yet One perfect limousine, do you supposed?
Ah no, it’s always just my luck to get One perfect rose.
– Dorothy Parket