Quotes by Nathan, George Jean

I only drink to make other people seem more interesting.

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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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To speak of morals in art is to speak of legislature in sex. Art is the sex of the imagination.

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The test of a real comedian is whether you laugh at him before he opens his mouth.

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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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An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out.

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Patriotism is a arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.

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Bad officials are the ones elected by good citizens who do not vote.

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The path of sound credence is through the thick forest of skepticism.

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No man can think clearly when his fists are clenched.

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