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“LINSCOTT: Well, life certainly treats you fine. CONNIE: No, Tom. Life and I go Dutch.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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““LINSCOTT: Well, life certainly treats you fine. CONNIE: No, Tom. Life and I go Dutch.””

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

Source Film: The Little Foxes, 1941

Life’s outcomes are shared; success and failure are joint responsibilities.

In simple terms: Life is a partnership.

Key Takeaway

Share both wins and losses.

Themes

partnership fairness mutual responsibility

Mood

witty cynical

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • business ventures
  • marriage
  • team projects
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

economic interdependence social contracts

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure fair sharing?
  • What does “go Dutch” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Joint responsibility can cause resentment if unequal.

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