Commonly attributed to Dorothy Parker and Clare Boothe Luce. "Age before beauty" said Luce while yielding the way. "And pearls before swine," replied Parker while gliding through the doorway.'Age Before Beauty.' 'Pearls Before Swine.', publisher: Quote Investigator, retrieved: 2015-09-30
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"Age Before Beauty." "Pearls Before Swine."
— Dorothy Parker
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About Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American writer, poet, and critic. A fixture of 1920s literary society known for her acerbic wit and low opinion of romantic relationships, she became a member of the Algonquin Round Table.
About Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American writer, poet, and critic. A fixture of 1920s literary society known for her acerbic wit and low opinion of romantic relationships, she became a member of the Algonquin Round Table.
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