Ceremony is-really a protection, too, in times of emotional involvement, particularly at death. If we have a social formula to guide us and do not have to extemporize, we feel better able to handle life.

In Hollywood, not to have an analyst is virtually an admission of failure.

Parents must get across the idea that "I love you always, but sometimes I do not love your behavior."

The modern rule is that every woman should be her own chaperon.

Everyone knows that a man can marry even if he reaches the age of 102, is penniless, and has all his facilities gone. There is always some woman willing to take a chance on him.

Do not smoke without asking permission or sit so near (as in a train) that the smoke might annoy.

Ceremony is-really a protection, too, in times of emotional involvement, particularly at death. If we have a social formula to guide us and do not have to extemporize, we feel better able to handle life.