George Jean Nathan

11 quotations
Love demands infinitely less than friendship.
George Jean Nathan · Friends and Friendship
I only drink to make other people seem more interesting.
George Jean Nathan · Alcohol and Alcoholism
Love is an emotion experienced by the many and enjoyed by the few.
George Jean Nathan · Love
An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out.
George Jean Nathan · Optimism
Patriotism is a arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.
George Jean Nathan · Patriotism
To speak of morals in art is to speak of legislature in sex. Art is the sex of the imagination.
George Jean Nathan · Arts and Artists
Bad officials are the ones elected by good citizens who do not vote.
George Jean Nathan · Politicians and Politics
The path of sound credence is through the thick forest of skepticism.
George Jean Nathan · Skepticism
No man can think clearly when his fists are clenched.
George Jean Nathan · Thoughts and Thinking
The test of a real comedian is whether you laugh at him before he opens his mouth.
George Jean Nathan · Comedy and Comedians
Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.
George Jean Nathan · Uncategorised

Subjects George Jean Nathan spoke about

Alcohol and Alcoholism Arts and Artists Comedy and Comedians Friends and Friendship Love Optimism Patriotism Politicians and Politics Skepticism Thoughts and Thinking Uncategorised