What did P. J. O'Rourke mean by: Fashionably amusing table manners are a matter of breaking the right rule at the right time. P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA Copy
Fortunately, I’m married to someone who’s a pretty excellent parent! Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, P. J. O'Rourke, Family, Parenting, Support, 0 P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA
Gossip is what you say about the objects of flattery when they aren’t present. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, P. J. O'Rourke, Criticism, Flattery, Social dynamics, 0 P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA
Political systems are run by self-selecting politicians. We don’t draft people; it’s not jury duty. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, P. J. O'Rourke, Governance, Power, Selection, 0 P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA
When I get in deep water, I prefer to announce that I’m in over my head. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, P. J. O'Rourke, Honesty, Humility, Vulnerability, 0 P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA
You may be surprised to discover you’re rich, especially if you’re broke. Author, December 23, 2023December 29, 2024, P. J. O'Rourke, Perspective, Surprise, Wealth, 0 P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA
God has no role to play in politics except to make sure politicians go where they belong. To hell. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, P. J. O'Rourke, Power, Punishment, Religion, 0 P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA
People shouldn’t be treated like objects. They aren’t that valuable. Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, P. J. O'Rourke, Dehumanization, Ethics, Value, 0 P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA
It’s better to spend money like there’s no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there’s no money. Read explanation Author, December 23, 2023December 28, 2024, P. J. O'Rourke, Future, Responsibility, Spending, 0 P. J. O'Rourke Political satirist and journalist · USA