Innocence is a desirable thing, a dainty thing, an appealing thing, in its place; but carried too far, it is merely ridiculous.
Dorothy ParkerEvery year, back comes Spring, with nasty little birds yapping their fool heads off and the ground all mucked up with plants.
Dorothy ParkerSure, you make money writing on the coast ... but that money is like so much compressed snow. It goes so fast it melts in your hand.
Dorothy ParkerDaily dawns another day; I must up, to make my way. Though I dress and drink and eat, Move my fingers and my feet, Learn a little, here and there, Weep and laugh and sweat and swear, Hear a song, or watch a stage, Leave some words upon a page, Claim a foe, or hail a friend- Bed awaits me at the end.
Dorothy Parker