Fannie Hurst

It takes a clever man to turn cynic and a wise man to be clever enough not to.

A woman has to be twice as good as a man to go half as far.

Few enjoy noisy overcrowded functions. But they are a gesture of goodwill on the part of host or hostess, and also on the part of guests who submit to them.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front.

Do not give in too much to feelings. A overly sensitive heart is an unhappy possession on this shaky earth.