Quotes from Dorothy Parker

Constant use had not worn ragged the fabric of their friendship.

He is a writer for the ages, the ages of four to eight.

This must be a gift book. That is to say a book, which you wouldn't take on any other terms.

When your bank account is so overdrawn that it is positively photographic, steps must be taken.

The two most beautiful words in the English language are 'cheque enclosed.'

If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.

Ducking for apples - change one letter and it's the story of my life.

The only 'ism' Hollywood believes in is plagiarism.

Prince, a precept I'd leave for you, Coined in Eden, existing yet: Skirt the parlor, and shun the zoo, Women and elephants never forget.

I require only three things of a man. He must be handsome, ruthless and stupid.

Scratch a lover, and find a foe.

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 Rumania

Every love's the love before in a duller dress

Lonely is a man without love.

Love is like quicksilver in the hand. Leave the fingers open and it stays. Clutch it, and it darts away.