Learn graceful ways of saying no and of pointing out that this pressure to do something is not in line with most people's wishes.

If you put together all the ingredients that naturally attract children - sex, violence, revenge, spectacle and vigorous noise - what you have is grand opera.

A lot of men got upset at the feminist movement because they had all the toys and we wanted some.

Knowing that others have gone through similar tragedies may be a help, but it should be remembered that every tragedy is not only commonplace but also unique.

A wedding invitation is sent by people who have been saying, "Do we have to ask them?" to people whose first response is, "How much do you think we have to spend on them?

A general rule of etiquette is that one apologizes for the unfortunate occurrence, but the unthinkable is unmentionable.

everyone old enough to have a secret is entitled to have some place to keep it.