The trouble with the public is that there is too much of it; what we need in public is less quantity and more quality. Don Marquis publicqualityquantity Change image and share on social
The art of newspaper paragraphing is to stroke a platitude until it purrs like an epigram. Don Marquis artepigramnewspaper Change image and share on social
Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough. Don Marquis ageinterestlive Change image and share on social
A demagogue is a person with whom we disagree as to which gang should mismanage the country. Don Marquis countrydemagoguedisagree Change image and share on social
There is luxury in self-reproach. When we blame ourselves, we feel no one else has a right to blame us. Don Marquis blamefeelluxury Change image and share on social
Fishing is a delusion entirely surrounded by liars in old clothes. Don Marquis clothedelusionfish Change image and share on social
A sequel is an admission that you've been reduced to imitating yourself. Don Marquis admissionhaveimitate Change image and share on social
Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control. Don Marquis controlgoodhonesty Change image and share on social
Ideas pull the trigger, but instinct loads the gun. Don Marquis gunideainstinct Change image and share on social
Poetry is what Milton saw when he went blind. Don Marquis blindmiltonpoetry Change image and share on social
