Clare Boothe Luce Quotes

A collection of quotes by Clare Boothe Luce.

Clare Boothe Luce was an American playwright, diplomat, journalist, and politician. She was born on March 10, 1903, in New York City. Luce began her career as a journalist and eventually became a popular playwright, best known for her satirical comedy "The Women" which opened on Broadway in 1936.

In addition to her success in the world of theater, Luce was actively involved in politics. She became the first American woman to hold a major diplomatic post when President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed her as the United States Ambassador to Italy from 1953 to 1956. Luce's political ambition reached its peak when she served as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1943 to 1947.

During her lifetime, Luce was known for her strong conservative views and commitment to feminism. She co-founded the influential political magazine "Vanity Fair" and published her own magazine, "The Clare Boothe Luce's Journal". Luce was also a supporter of the civil rights movement and advocated for equal opportunities for women in society and politics.

Clare Boothe Luce passed away on October 9, 1987, leaving behind a legacy as a talented writer, politician, and advocate for women's rights.

Always remember, Peggy, it's matrimonial suicide to be jealo

Always remember, Peggy, it's matrimonial suicide to be jealous when you have a really good reason.

Clare Boothe Luce

Envy / Jealousy

You see few people here in America who really care very much

You see few people here in America who really care very much about living a Christian life in a democratic world.

Clare Boothe Luce

Apathy

You know, that's the only good thing about divorce; you get

You know, that's the only good thing about divorce; you get to sleep with your mother.

Clare Boothe Luce

Divorce

A man's home may seem to be his castle on the outside; insid

A man's home may seem to be his castle on the outside; inside, it is more often his nursery.

Clare Boothe Luce

Home

It is only in lies, wholeheartedly and bravely told, that hu

It is only in lies, wholeheartedly and bravely told, that human nature attains through words and speech the forbearance, the nobility the romance, the idealism, that it falls so short of in fact and in deeds.

Clare Boothe Luce

Deception/lying

Censorship, like charity, should begin at home, but, unlike

Censorship, like charity, should begin at home, but, unlike charity, it should end there.

Clare Boothe Luce

Censorship