Parents do not owe their progeny an inheritance no matter how much money they have. One of the surest ways to produce loafers and freeloaders is to let children know that their future is assured.

Women who are devoted to causes, such as overpopulation and the underprivileged [sic], are much less interested in fashion than, let's say, those who lunch at La Grenouille and Le Cirque.

Know yourself. Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.

The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie.

TV has had a stronger impact on our society than any single invention since the automobile. It has put the dead hand on conversation.

Pity the poor millionaire. He'll never know the thrill of paying that final installment.

Women's magazines continue to print 'helpful' articles on How to Hang on to Your Husband while thousands of wives write to me and complain that 'hanging is too good for 'em.