Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.
Groucho MarxRead
Practically everybody in New York has half a mind to write a book, and does.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously suggests that many people want to write a book, but it also implies that not all such attempts are successful.
Groucho Marx's quote reflects the idea that in a city as vibrant and full of personality as New York, many individuals have aspirations to create literature. However, the phrase also carries a playful critique of the literary ambitions in a bustling environment, insinuating that while many start writing, the actual completion and quality of the work may vary greatly.
Themes
WritingBooksNew YorkAmbitionLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a discussion on creative writing workshops.
More from Groucho Marx
All quotes βJohn you say you met in an elevator. Was the elevator going up at the time, or down? This is very important, for going down in an elevator one always has that sinking feeling and for all I know you may have this confused with love. If you were going up, it is clearly a case of love at first sight.
Groucho MarxRead
Firefly: Where is your husband? Mrs. Teasdale: Why, he's dead. Firefly: I'll bet he's just using that as an excuse. Mrs. Teasdale: I was with him to the very end. Firefly: Hmmph. No wonder he passed away. Mrs. Teasdale: I held him in my arms and kissed him. Firefly: Oh I see. Then, it was murder.
Groucho MarxRead
Chico: "Here's the book, it's a dollar" Groucho: "Here's a ten, and shoot the change." Chico: "I don't have change I'd have to give you nine more books.
Groucho MarxRead
Gentlemen, Chicolini here may talk like an idiot, and look like an idiot, but don't let that fool you: he really is an idiot. I implore you, send him back to his father and brothers, who are waiting for him with open arms in the penitentiary. I suggest that we give him ten years in Leavenworth, or eleven years in Twelveworth.
Groucho MarxRead
Die, my dear? Why that's the last thing I'll do!
Groucho MarxRead
Similar quotes
Everything is raw material. Everything is relevant. Everything is usable. Everything feeds into my creativity. But without proper preparation, I cannot see it, retain it, and use it.
Twyla TharpRead
I see drawings and pictures in the poorest of huts and the dirtiest of corners.
Vincent Van GoghRead
The writer who refuses to explore the darker regions of the heart will never be able to write convincingly about the wonder, the magic and the joy of love for just as goodness cannot be trusted unless it has breathed the same air as evil.
Nick CaveRead
In music, you ain't really got to be able to sing. In comedy, you may be cute, you may be able to add a little extra to your routine, but if you're not funny, no one's really rocking with you - and if you're a black woman, you better be hilarious. As usual, we always have to do the most.
Amanda SealesRead
I hate being called poet/dramatist/translator/director. 'Poet' covers it all for me.
Tony HarrisonRead
I don't live for the accolades. I'm more so about the music. Making it, and putting it out. Those are the two best feelings.
J. ColeRead