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Dorothy Parker Quotes: Innocence is a desirable thing, a dainty thing, an appealing thing, in its place; but carried too far, it is merely ridiculous.
         

Innocence is a desirable thing, a dainty thing, an appealing thing, in its place; but carried too far, it is merely ridiculous.


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This page presents the quote "Innocence is a desirable thing, a dainty thing, an appealing thing, in its place; but carried too far, it is merely ridiculous.". Author of this quote is Dorothy Parker. This quote is about ridiculous, behavior, dainty, innocence, desirable,.