In all systems of theology the devil figures as a male person. Yes, it is women who keep the church going. – Don Marquis
Honesty is a good thing, but it is not profitable to its possessor unless it is kept under control. – Don Marquis
Of middle age the best that can be said is that a middle-aged person has likely learned how to have a little fun in spite of his troubles. – Don Marquis
Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the mint. – Don Marquis
Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues: always insist on it in your subordinates. – Don Marquis
Successful people are the ones who think up things for the rest of the world to keep busy at. – Don Marquis
In order to influence a child, one must be careful not to be that child’s parent or grandparent. – Don Marquis
One of the most important things to remember about infant care is: don’t change diapers in midstream. – Don Marquis
Writing a book of poetry is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo. – Don Marquis
Publishing a volume of verse is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo. – Don Marquis
By the time a bartender knows what drink a man will have before he orders, there is little else about him worth knowing. – Don Marquis
Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough. – Don Marquis
