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.

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

The best-dressed women I know pay very little attention to the picayune aspects of fashion, but they have a sound understanding of style.

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

I have no use for people who exhibit manners.

When we learn to give thanks, we are learning to concentrate not on the bad things, but on the good things in our lives.

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