“[To woman bragging about having kept her husband for seven years:] Don't worry, if you keep him long enough, he'll come back in style.”
Quote by Dorothy Parker
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Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker, an American poet, playwright, and critic, was born on August 22, 1893, and died on June 7, 1967. Known for her wit, satire, and humor, she is a prominent figure in 20th-century American literature. more
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