Clare Boothe Luce Quotes


When a man can't explain a woman's actions, the first thing he thinks of is the condition of her uterus.


Citations

Luce, Clare Boothe. Slam the Door Softly. Dramatists Play Service, 1971.

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Clare Boothe Luce
Clare Boothe Luce
  • Born: March 10, 1903
  • Died: October 9, 1987
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Editor, Playwright, Politician, Journalist, Diplomat

Ann Clare Boothe Luce was an American author, politician, U.S. Ambassador and public conservative figure. A versatile author, she is best known for her 1936 hit play The Women, which had an all-female cast. Her writings extended from drama and screen scenarios to fiction, journalism and war reportage. She was the wife of Henry Luce, publisher of Time, Life, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated.