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Don Marquis

1878 - 1937

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.

  1. The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race.

    Don Marquis
    #race#progress#humanity

  2. Middle age is the time when a man is always thinking that in a week or two he will feel as good as ever.

    Don Marquis
    #age#optimism#reflection

  3. Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough.

    Don Marquis
    #age#life#reflection

  4. There is nothing so habit-forming as money.

    Don Marquis
    #money#habits#addiction

  5. A fool and his money get a lot of publicity.

    Don Marquis
    #fool#publicity#money

  6. There was a time when a fool and his money were soon parted, but now it happens to everybody.

    Don Marquis
    #fool#money#consequences

  7. An optimist is a guy that has never had much experience.

    Don Marquis
    #optimism#experience#perspective

  8. When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: 'Whose?'

    Don Marquis
    #wealth#labor#inequality

  9. Publishing a volume of verse is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo.

    Don Marquis
    #verse#solitude#impact