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Don Marquis, an American humorist, was born on July 29, 1878, and died on December 29, 1937. He is known for his witty short stories and column articles, with his most famous work being the 'Archy and Mehitabel' series.

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Famous Don Marquis Quotes

“Insects have their own point of view about civilization a man thinks he amounts to a great deal but to a flea or a mosquito a human being is merely something good to eat.”

Thinking Men Humans Human Beings Views Deals Amount Civilization Point Of View Insects Fleas Mosquitoes

Book:The lives and times of Archy and Mehitabel

Source: The lives and times of Archy and Mehitabel

“Too many creatures both insects and humans estimate their own value by the amount of minor irritation they are able to cause to greater personalities than themselves.”

Humans Able Values Causes Greater Personality Amount Creatures Minors Insects Irritation

Author:Don Marquis

“I suppose the human race is doing the best it can but hells bells thats only an explanation its not an excuse.”

Humans Race Hell Mankind Excuse Human Race Explanation Bells

Book:Archy does his part

Source: Archy does his part

“It has been my observation and experience, and that of my family, that nothing human works out well.”

Humans Wells Has Beens My Family Work Out Observation

Book:The lives and times of Archy and Mehitabel

Source: The lives and times of Archy and Mehitabel

“The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race.”

Humans Race Progress Mankind Obstacles Chiefs Human Race Progression Human Progress Life Sucks

Author:Don Marquis

About the Author

Born: July 29, 1878
Died: December 29, 1937
Known for: Humorist
Quotes: 98

Books & Sources

The lives and times of Archy and MehitabelRelated source material

The Annotated Archy and MehitabelRelated source material

Archy does his partRelated source material

Archy and MehitabelRelated source material

Selected letters of Don MarquisRelated source material

The Best of Archy and MehitabelRelated source material

Hermione and Her Little Group of Serious ThinkersRelated source material

Noah An' Jonah An' Cap'n John Smith: A Book of Humorous VerseRelated source material

The Revolt of the OysterRelated source material

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