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.

You do not have to do everything disagreeable that you have a right to do.

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

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.

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

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.