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

Most people who work at home find they do not have the benefit of receptionists who serve as personal guards

We are born charming fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.

Should you happen to notice that another person is extremely tall or overweight, eats too much or declines convivial drinks, has red hair or goes about in a wheelchair, ought to get married or ought not to be pregnant -- see if you can refrain from bringing these astonishing observations to that person's attention.

Smart people duck when they hear the dread announcement 'I'm going to be perfectly honest with you.

The etiquette business has its emergencies, heaven knows, but it is in the nature of etiquette emergencies that once one realizes what one has done, it is too late. One might as well get a good night's sleep and send flowers with an apology in the morning.

'Honesty' in social life is often used as a cover for rudeness. But there is quite a difference between being candid in what you're talking about, and people voicing their insulting opinions under the name of honesty.