"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."

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Dorothy Parker

Poet, Writer, Critic

Dorothy Parker was a renowned American poet, critic, and satirist known for her sharp wit and insightful commentary on love and society.

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