Sarcasm mascarades as the Preppy's sense of humor.

- Lisa Birnbach

In a true democracy everyone can be upper class and live in Connecticut.

- Lisa Birnbach

Wool, cotton, and the odd bits of silk and cashmere are the only acceptable materials for Prep clothes. They look better. They require professional m…

- Lisa Birnbach

Preppy clothes are built to last, since they certainly won't go out of style.

- Lisa Birnbach

Looking, acting, and ultimately being Prep is not restricted to an elite minority lucky enough to attend prestigious private schools, just because an…

- Lisa Birnbach

The University of Miami is not a campus with visible school spirit, just visible tan lines.

- Lisa Birnbach

If you tell a friend a secret, she will keep the secret by telling only one other person.

- Lisa Birnbach

Dartmouth Winter Carnival opens, proving once again that bitter cold is no obstacle to going completely out of control.

- Lisa Birnbach

Cynicism is more than a pose; it's also a handy time saver. By deflating your companion's enthusiasm, you can cut conversations in half.

- Lisa Birnbach