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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.

Take me or leave me; or, as is the usual order of things, both.

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Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.

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If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.