some people imagine they are being sympathetic
“Some people imagine they are being sympathetic when really they are only being inquisitive.” — Don Marquis
science has always been too dignified
“Science has always been too dignified to invent a good back-scratcher.” — Don Marquis
punctuality
“Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues; always insist on it in your subordinates.” — Don Marquis
prohibition makes you want to cry
“Prohibition makes you want to cry into your beer and denies you the beer to cry into.” — Archy
procrastination
“Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.” — Archy
poetry is what milton saw
“Poetry is what Milton saw when he went blind.” — Don Marquis
pity the meek
“Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” — Don Marquis
A Bit of Fun From The Sun Dial
Academics and social critics take note of Don Marquis for his wry commentary and biting satire, but many of us love his writing simply for its good fun. Take, for Continue Reading →
live so that you wouldn’t be afraid
“Live that you wouldn’t be afraid to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.” — Don Marquis
it takes all sorts of people
“It takes all sorts of people to make an underworld.” — Archy