Publishing a volume of verse is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo.
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Don Marquis was an American journalist, playwright, and author, best known for his whimsical characters, especially the mischievous cat named Archy and the sarcastic cockroach named Mehitabel. Born on July 29, 1878, in Walnut, Illinois, he gained popularity in the early 20th century through his humorous columns in the New York Evening Sun and later published several books that captured the spirit of his unique literary style. Marquis's work often explored themes of life, love, and the human condition with a blend of humor and insight.
1878–1937·lived 59 years
Publishing a volume of verse is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo.
The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race.
Middle age is the time when a man is always thinking that in a week or two he will feel as good as ever.O Rare Don Marquis, ch. 11, 1962
Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.The Cruise of the Jasper B, 1916
There is nothing so habit-forming as money.
A fool and his money get a lot of publicity.
There was a time when a fool and his money were soon parted, but now it happens to everybody.The Wit and Wisdom of Adlai Stevenson, 2020
An optimist is a guy that has never had much experience.Certain Maxims of Archy, 1999
When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: 'Whose?'
That’s all 9 quotes by Don Marquis.