68 Quotes by Russell Lynes

In my estimation, the only thing that is more to be guarded against than bad taste is good taste.

Every journalist has a novel in him, which is an excellent place for it.

Ragtime was a fanfare for the 20th century.

When it gets dark enough you can see the stars.

The only graceful way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can't ignore it, top it. If you can't top it, laugh at it. If you can't laugh at it, it's probably deserved.

The true snob never rests; there is always a higher goal to attain, and there are, by the same token, always more and more people to look down upon

Camouflage is a game we all like to play

The most effective comeback to an insult is silence.

Sure, I'd love to help you out...now, which way did you come in?