Judith Martin

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.

The language of clothing is high symbolism and we all, in moments where we need to know this, realize it.

There are three social classes in America: upper middle class, middle class, and lower middle class.

Chaperons don't enforce morality; they force immorality to be discreet.

But with each passing year and each new study, the evidence for the genetic contribution to individual and group differences becomes more firmly established than ever.

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.