“When you have to apologize, it is well, I suppose, to get the thing over quickly.”
Quote by Dorothy Parker
Work
A month of Saturdays: thirty-one famous pieces by
This compilation brings together a selection of thirty-one distinguished pieces, each contributing to the richness of the literary landscape. The works span a variety of genres and are crafted by a diverse group of authors, offering readers a glimpse into the breadth and depth of contemporary and classic literature. more
Author
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
You May Also Like
Source: Complete Stories
“Every kid has something they're good at, that you hope they find and gravitate toward.”
“You do what you can, and you do it because you should. But all you can do is all you can do.”
Source: Complete Stories
“The only useful thing I ever learned in school was that if you spit on your eraser it erased ink.”
“A liberal is a man who leaves the room before the fight starts.”
“I don't want to review books any more. It cuts in too much on my reading.”
Source: A month of Saturdays: thirty-one famous pieces by
“Everybody's got their troubles.”
Source: Complete Stories
“The only dependable law of life - everything is always worse than you thought it was going to be.”
Source: Complete Stories
“Children's liberation is the next item on our civil rights shopping list.”