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Letitia Baldrige was an esteemed American etiquette expert known for her profound understanding of social behavior. Born on February 9, 1926, and passing away on October 29, 2012, Baldrige's contributions to the field of etiquette have made her an authoritative figure in the industry.

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“if the right man does not come along, there are many fates far worse. One is to have the wrong man come along.”

Ifs Men Doe Fate Dating Right Man Wrong Man

Book:Of Diamonds and Diplomats

Source: Of Diamonds and Diplomats

“there are two types of the male species of Homo sapiens: men, and Italian men.”

Men Two Type Species Males Italian Homo Sapiens

Author:Letitia Baldrige

“The perfect classroom is Paris.”

Perfect Paris Classroom

Book:Of Diamonds and Diplomats

Source: Of Diamonds and Diplomats

“Finally ... You have accomplished your mission in going there tonight - you were 'seen,' and you furnished your host and hostess with the sincerest proof of your great love and friendship for them - you endured their cocktail party.”

Party Missions Proof Accomplished Tonight Host Great Love Cocktails Love And Friendship Cocktail Parties Hostesses

Author:Letitia Baldrige

“the person talking to you never looks directly at you, but rather around the room, searching for the answer to the universal cocktail party question, 'Who's here tonight?”

Looks Persons Answers Rooms Party Talking Universal Tonight Cocktails Cocktail Parties

Author:Letitia Baldrige

“In Rome people seem to love with more zest, murder with more imagination, submit to creative urges more often, and lose the sense of logic more easily than in any other place.”

People Seems Loses Imagination Creative Logic Murder Urges Rome Submit Zest

Book:Of Diamonds and Diplomats

Source: Of Diamonds and Diplomats

“There is no substitute for the riches gained on a lifetime basis by the young American who studies or works abroad.”

Young Study Bases Lifetime Riches Substitutes

Book:Of Diamonds and Diplomats

Source: Of Diamonds and Diplomats

“A balanced guest list of mixed elements is to a successful party what the seasoning is to a culinary triumph.”

Party Successful Elements Lists Triumph Culinary Guests Balanced Seasoning

Book:Of Diamonds and Diplomats

Source: Of Diamonds and Diplomats

“Women have to be a lot smarter and brighter and have to work a lot harder to prepare themselves. They have to watch what they do and how they behave. It's not a free world yet.”

World Work Watches Harder Preparation Behave Smarter Brighter Free World

Author:Letitia Baldrige

“Good taste is synonymous with success in all fields of life. It's not a question of money, but of a trained eye.”

Eye Fields Taste Good Taste

Author:Letitia Baldrige

About the Author

Born: February 9, 1926
Died: October 29, 2012
Known for: Expert
Quotes: 10

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