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Dorothy Parker was an American poet, writer, critic, and satirist. She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1893. She was known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for 20th-century urban foibles. She was a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of writers and intellectuals who met regularly to discuss literature and current events. Parker wrote for magazines such as The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. She also wrote poetry, short stories, and screenplays. She died in 1967.
Here are some of her most famous quotes:
* "Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses."
* "If you want to know who your friends are, throw yourself in front of a bus. After you pick yourself up, count the number of people who help you up."
* "I'm not young enough to know everything."
Dorothy Parker was a brilliant and witty writer who left her mark on American culture. Her work is still enjoyed and admired today.
And if my heart be scarred and burned,The safer, I, for all I learned.
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