Dorothy Parker (1893 – 1967) was American journalist, short story writer, and poet. Here’s you’ll find a sampling of quotes by Dorothy Parker that show off her wit and wisdom.

Parker is best remembered for her trenchant wisecracking and wit, which she used to great effect in her reviews, nonfiction, and verse. She was also one of the founding members of the Algonquin Roundtable, an exclusive group of New York City literati. 

She got her start in magazine writing, including theatre criticism for Vanity Fair. In the 1920s, she became known for her book review column, “Constant Reader,” in the New Yorker. Her reviews — some snarky, others sensitive, always pithy — were a pleasure to read. The magazine also published some of her short stories. Read More→