Dorothy Parker quotes
1893–1967 · Long Branch, NJ
They sicken of the calm, who knew the storm.
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- Sunset Gun, 1928 · p. 50 (poem "Fair Weather")
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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 Roumania.
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- Enough Rope, 1926 · p. 55 (poem "Comment")
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If I don't drive around the park,
I'm pretty sure to make my mark.
If I'm in bed each night by ten,
I may get back my looks again.
If I abstain from fun and such,
I'll probably amount to much,
But I shall stay the way I am,
Because I do not give a damn.
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- Enough Rope, 1926 · p. 91 (poem "Observation")
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By the time you swear 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.
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- Enough Rope, 1926 · p. 51 (poem "Unfortunate Coincidence")
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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.
✓ VerifiedDorothy Parker
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- Enough Rope, 1926 · p. 61 (poem "Résumé")
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