Middle age is . . . when a man is always thinking that in a week or two he will feel just as good as ever.Don Marquis
Civilization
what man calls civilization always results in deserts Don Marquis: archy and mehitabel
Greed
each generation wastes a little more of the future with greed and lust for riches Don Marquis: the lives and times of archy and mehitabel
Greed
i have noticed that when chickens quit quarrelling over their food they often find that there is enough for all of them i wonder if it might not be the same way with the human race Don Marquis: the lives and times of archy and mehitabel
Hypocrisy
A hypocrite is a person who—but who isn't?Don Marquis
Ideas
An idea isn't responsible for the people who believe in it.Don Marquis
Optimism and Pessimism
an optimist is a guy that has never had much experience Don Marquis: archy and mehitabel
Politics and Politicians
did you ever notice that when a politician does get an idea he usually gets it all wrong Don Marquis: archys life of mehitabel
Procrastination
procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. Don Marquis: archy and mehitabel
Sympathy and Pity
there is always a comforting thought in time of trouble when it is not our trouble. Don Marquis: archy does his part
