Judith Martin Quotes
Judith Martin Quotes
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Chaperons don't enforce morality; they force immorality to be discreet.
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Chaperons, even in their days of glory, were almost never able to enforce morality; what they did was to force immorality to be discreet. This is no small contribution.
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Honesty has come to mean the privilege of insulting you to your face without expecting redress.
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If written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn't need to have the rest of the universities attached.
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It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.
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Many people mistakenly think a new technology cancels out an old one.
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Most people who work at home find they do not have the benefit of receptionists who serve as personal guards.
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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.
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There are three social classes in America: upper middle class, middle class, and lower middle class.
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We already know that anonymous letters are despicable. In etiquette, as well as in law, hiring a hit man to do the job does not relieve you of responsibility.
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We are all born charming, fresh and spontaneous, and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.
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We are born charming, fresh and spontaneous and must be civilized before we are fit to participate in society.
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You do not have to do everything disagreeable that you have a right to do.
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You glance at an e-mail. You give more attention to a real letter.
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