Quote by Don Marquis
The goal of all civilization, all religious thought, and all that

The goal of all civilization, all religious thought, and all that sort of thing is simply to have a good time. But man gets so solemn over the process that he forgets the end. – Don Marquis

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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

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Where the hostess is handsome the wine is good. – French Proverb

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