Quote by Dorothy Parker

I won't telephone him. I'll never telephone him again as long as I live. He'll rot in hell, before I'll call him up. You don't have to give me strength, God; I have it myself. If he wanted me, he could get me. He knows where I am. He knows I'm waiting here. He's so sure of me, so sure. I wonder why they hate you, as soon as they are sure of you.

I won't telephone him. I'll never telephone him again as lon

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their strong refusal to contact someone who seems to have hurt or betrayed them. Their determination not to make a phone call highlights their resentment and anger towards this person. The speaker dismisses the need for any external support, claiming to possess enough strength on their own. They ponder why people often turn against someone once they feel the person is entirely devoted to them. This quote captures the speaker's reluctance to initiate communication, while reflecting on the dynamics of human relationships and questioning the nature of trust.

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By Dorothy Parker

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