In youth, it was a way I had, To do my best to please. And change, with every passing lad To suit his theories. But now I know the things I know And do the things I do, And if you do not like me so, To hell, my love, with you.

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"A single flower he sent me since we met. All tenderly his messenger he chose, deep-hearted, pure, with scented dew still wet one perfect rose."

- Dorothy Parker

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"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity."

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"The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires."

- Dorothy Parker

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"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue."

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"I like to have a martini,Two at the very most.After three I'm under the table,after four I'm under my host."

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