Don Marquis Quotes

A demagogue is a person with whom we disagree as to which gang should mismanage the country.

Don Marquis



A hypocrite is a person who - but who isn't?

Don Marquis



A pessimist is a person who has had to listen to too many optimists.

Don Marquis



A sequel is an admission that you've been reduced to imitating yourself.

Don Marquis



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

Don Marquis



An idea is not responsible for the people who believe in it.

Don Marquis



An idea isn't responsible for the people who believe in it.

Don Marquis



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

Don Marquis



Blood will tell, but often it tells too much.

Don Marquis



Bores bore each other too; but it never seems to teach them anything.

Don Marquis