Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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In pulp fiction it is a rigid convention that the hero's shoulders and the heroine's balcon constantly threaten to burst their bonds, a possibility which keeps the audience in a state of tense expectancy. Unfortunately for the fans, however, recent tests reveal that the wisp of chiffon which stands between the publisher and the postal laws has the tensile strength of drop-forged steel.

S. J. Perelman's Popular Quotes

I don't know where we're going or how we'll get there, but when we get there we'll be there - and that's something, even if it's nothing.

- S. J. Perelman

The main obligation is to amuse yourself.

- S. J. Perelman

The dubious privilege of a freelance writer is he’s given the freedom to starve anywhere.

- S. J. Perelman

I cannot recall a more engaging passage in fiction, and I've been trying for almost eighteen seconds.

- S. J. Perelman

If, at the close of business each evening, I myself can understand what I've written, I feel the day hasn't been totally wasted.

- S. J. Perelman

There is such a thing as too much couth.

- S. J. Perelman

I tried to resist his overtures, but he plied me with symphonies, quartets, chamber music, and cantatas.

- S. J. Perelman

I loathe writing. On the other hand I'm a great believer in money.

- S. J. Perelman

"In France," Marcel said with wintry dignity, "accidents occur in the bedroom, not the kitchen."

- S. J. Perelman