Wisdom and Wit – Inspiring Dorothy Parker Quotes to Live By

I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.

The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue.

Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses.

Brevity is the soul of lingerie.

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

You can lead a horticulture, but you can’t make her think.

The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.

I don’t care what is written about me so long as it isn’t true.

You’ve got to be original, because if you’re like someone else, what do they need you for?

Life is a game and true love is a trophy.

Slang is the ability to insult people without them realizing it.

The less said about life, the better.

I can’t write a book that won’t be read; I can only write a book that can’t be put down.

Looking at the world through a glass of gin.

I don’t want to be a part of any club that would have me as a member.

A man can’t be too careful in the choice of his enemies.

I am not a stop along the way, I am a destination.

I have no use for a writer who does not write an occasional gag.

To me, life is simply a bad play.

Poets are like baseball pitchers. They each have their own styles.

I think a lot, but I don’t think of you.

The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.

Wisdom and Wit – Inspiring Dorothy Parker Quotes to Live By part 2

It’s not just a crush; it’s an insatiable desire for someone else’s life.

I love a good reputation, but I don’t mind losing it.

There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds.

It’s always the same; after the Fireworks, come the Fireworks.

I don’t know much about being a millionaire, but I’ll bet I’d be darling at it.

If you can’t be a good example, then you’ll just have to be a horrible warning.

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

What fresh hell is this?

The only time I feel alive is when I’m writing.

There’s nothing like a little bit of love to ruin a perfectly good evening.

A little bad taste is like a nice splash of paprika.

Wit has truth in it; wisecracking is simply calisthenics with words.

I have no patience for the dull and the mundane.

A nice thing about being a writer is that I can make my own deadlines.

I feel like I’m walking on eggshells in my own head.

The best thing about being over the hill is that you pick up speed.

All I want is to be able to pay my bills and buy fabulous shoes.

You can’t find your way in the dark unless you know where you stand.

Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice.

There are some people who simply hold their breath; they’re not at all worth saving.

I’m just a girl, standing in front of a salad, asking it to be a donut.

Writing is the only job that matters when you’re drowning in champagne.

The secret of success is to keep your mouth shut.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s boring.

You can’t take life too seriously; it’s not permanent.

Creativity can’t be taught, but it can be subdued.

I don’t do well with silence-it’s greatly overrated.

The good thing about being a genius is that you can get away with anything.