George Jean NathanA collection of 15 posts

Success

It is only the cynicism that is born of success that is penetrating and valid.

Politics

Politics is the diversion of trivial men who when they succeed at it become im...

Patriotism

Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.

Courage

I know many married men I even know a few happily married men but I don't...

Love

Love is an emotion experienced by the many and enjoyed by the few.

Love

A man reserves his true and deepest love not for the species of woman in whose c...

Humor

Women as they grow older rely more and more on cosmetics. Men as they grow ol...

Good

Bad officials are the ones elected by good citizens who do not vote.

Friendship

Love demands infinitely less than friendship.

Beauty

Beauty makes idiots sad and wise men merry.