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.
Judith MartinA lot of men got upset at the feminist movement because they had all the toys and we wanted some.
Judith MartinIf written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn't need to have the rest of the universities attached.
Judith MartinI have always believed that the key to a happy marriage was the ability to say with a straight face, 'Why, I don't know what you're worrying about. I thought you were very funny last night and I'm sure everybody else did, too.
Judith Martin