Arlene Francis Quotes

#1. It is perfectly logical and proper to recognize differences between races and colors and creeds - as long as we don't classify them as being better or worse.

Arlene Francis

#2. Self-love is so monogamous that no one is going to take the trouble to break the affair up for you.

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#3. Trouble is a sieve through which we sift our acquaintances. Those too big to pass through are our friends.

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#4. Counterfeit charm is worse than none at all.

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#5. If there's anything intolerance can't tolerate, it's ridicule!

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#6. It is almost axiomatic that the best conversationalist is really the best listener.

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#7. Apathy is about as near to the undertaker as you can get.

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#8. There is nothing more boring than a bored person.

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#9. Frankly, I've come to feel that there are two kinds of people: those who act like thermometers and those who act like thermostats.

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#10. People are much more fascinated by your interests than they are by your opinions.

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#11. Charm might be described as enlightened self-interest, a development of one's best self ... In the simplest possible terms, I think genuine charm is an unmotivated interest in others.

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#12. Out of sight, out of mind' applies with even greater force to entertainers than to lovers ...

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#13. If you think back over your experiences, the chances are that you will find the finest moments in your life were those when you completely forgot yourself.

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#14. Life is the best party I've ever been invited to.

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