"A funny person is funny only for so long, but a wit can sit down and go on being spellbinding forever. One is not meant to laugh. One stays quiet and marvels. Spontaneously witty talk is without question the most fascinating entertainment there is."

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Source: Diana Vreeland (1997). “D.V.”

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Diana Vreeland

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Diana Vreeland was a prominent fashion editor known for her influential role at Vogue and her unique perspective on style and individuality.

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