Don Marquis

Don Marquis

Donald Robert Perry Marquis (/ˈmɑrkwɪs/MAR-kwis; July 28, 1878, in Walnut, Illinois – June 16, 1937, in New York City) was a humorist, journalist, and author. He was variously a novelist, poet, newspaper columnist, and playwright. He is remembered best for creating the characters "Archy" and "Mehitabel", supposed authors of humorous verse.

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Famous quotes by don marquis:

    you want to know
    whether i believe in ghosts
    of course i do not believe in them
    if you had known
    as many of them as i have
    you would not
    believe in them either
    Don Marquis (1878–1937)

    A fierce unrest seethes at the core,
    Of all existing things:,
    It was the eager wish to soar,
    That gave the gods their wings.
    Don Marquis (1878–1937)

    coarse
    jocosity
    catches the crowd
    shakespeare
    and i
    are often
    low browed
    Don Marquis (1878–1937)