Charm might be described as enlightened self-interest, a development of one's best self. ... In the simplest possible terms, I think genuine charm is an unmotivated interest in others. Arlene Francis More Quotes by Arlene Francis More Quotes From Arlene Francis Frankly, I've come to feel that there are two kinds of people: those who act like thermometers and those who act like thermostats. Arlene Francis kind two people People are much more fascinated by your interests than they are by your opinions. Arlene Francis interest opinion people If you think back over your experiences, the chances are that you will find the finest moments in your life were those when you completely forgot yourself. Arlene Francis chance over-you thinking Trouble is a sieve through which we sift our acquaintances. Those too big to pass through are our friends. Arlene Francis real trouble friendship It is perfectly logical and proper to recognize differences between races and colors and creeds - as long as we don't classify them as being better or worse. Arlene Francis differences color race Life is the best party I've ever been invited to. Arlene Francis best-party party life-is It is almost axiomatic that the best conversationalist is really the best listener. Arlene Francis listeners conversation There is nothing more boring than a bored person. Arlene Francis bores bored boring If there's anything intolerance can't tolerate, it's ridicule! Arlene Francis tolerate ridicule tolerance Self-love is so monogamous that no one is going to take the trouble to break the affair up for you. Arlene Francis trouble self love-is apathy is about as near to the undertaker as you can get. Arlene Francis undertaker apathy Out of sight, out of mind' applies with even greater force to entertainers than to lovers. Arlene Francis lovers sight mind Counterfeit charm is worse than none at all. Arlene Francis counterfeit charm
