Quotes by George Jean Nathan

George Jean Nathan

George Jean Nathan

American criticus

Lived from: 1882 - 1958

Category: Media Country: FlagUnited States

Born: 14 february 1882 Died: 8 april 1958

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  • An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out.
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  • A life spent in constant labor is a life wasted, save a man be such a fool as to regard a fulsome obituary notice as ample reward.
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  • I only drink to make other people seem more interesting.
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  • Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.
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  • Bad officials are the ones elected by good citizens who do not vote.
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  • Love demands infinitely less than friendship.
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  • Love is an emotion experienced by the many and enjoyed by the few.
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  • No man can think clearly when his fists are clenched.
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  • Not to go to the theatre is like making one's toilet without a mirror.
    The World in Falseface
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  • Patriotism is a arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.
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  • The path of sound credence is through the thick forest of skepticism.
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  • To speak of morals in art is to speak of legislature in sex. Art is the sex of the imagination.
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Questions and Answers

What are the most famous quotes from George Jean Nathan?

The two most famous quotes from George Jean Nathan are:

  • "An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out."
  • "A life spent in constant labor is a life wasted, save a man be such a fool as to regard a fulsome obituary notice as ample reward."

When did George Jean Nathan live?

George Jean Nathan was born in 1882 and died in the year 1958.