“The cheese and wine party has the form of friendship without the warmth and devotion. It is a device either for getting rid of social obligations hurriedly en mass, or for making overtures towards more serious social relationships, as in the etiquette of whoring.”
Quote by Brooks Atkinson
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Brooks Atkinson
Brooks Atkinson was a renowned American theater critic, known for his profound insights and distinctive reviews that had a significant impact on the development of American theater in the 20th century. more
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