It is a widespread and firm belief among guests that their departure is always a matter of distress to their hosts, and that in order to indicate that they have been pleasantly entertained, they must demonstrate an extreme unwillingness to allow the entertainment to conclude. This is not necessarily true.

You don't want to look too chic at a Washington party or people will think you don't have a job worth losing.

the obligation to express gratitude deepens with procrastination. The longer you wait, the more effusive must be the thanks.

Parents should conduct their arguments in quiet, respectful tones, but in a foreign language. You'd be surprised what an inducement that is to the education of children.

Why bring children into a world where no one writes letters?

There is nothing like a good friend to help you out when you are not in trouble.

People will say, 'Seventy isn't old, it's middle-aged,' and I think, middle of what - 140?