Famous quotes containing the words birthday parties, birthday and/or parties:
“Since mothers are more likely to take children to their activitiesthe playground, ballet or karate class, birthday partiesthey get a chance to see other children in action.... Fathers usually dont spend as much time with other peoples kids; because of this, they have a narrower view of what constitutes normal behavior, and therefore what should or shouldnt require parental discipline.”
—Ron Taffel (20th century)
“Although Im trying very hard
To sound unlike a birthday card,
Thats all this is: so you may find it
Full of all that lies behind it
Admiration; friendship too;
And hope that in the future you
Reap ever richer revenue.”
—Philip Larkin (19221986)
“Ive given parties that have made Indian rajahs green with envy. Ive had prima donnas break $10,000 engagements to come to my smallest dinners. When you were still playing button back in Ohio, I entertained on a cruising trip that was so much fun that I had to sink my yacht to make my guests go home.”
—F. Scott Fitzgerald (18961940)