Don Marquis, as quoted in O Rare Don Marquis, a Biography, by Edward Anthony (1962), Ch. 11
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A demagogue is a person with whom we disagree as to which gang should mismanage the country.
— Don Marquis on Demagogue
What It Means
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About Don Marquis
Donald Robert Perry Marquis (29 July 1878 – 29 December 1937) was an American humorist, journalist, novelist, poet, cartoonist, newspaper columnist, and playwright most famous for creating the characters "Archy" the cockroach, and "Mehitabel" the cat.
About Don Marquis
Donald Robert Perry Marquis (29 July 1878 – 29 December 1937) was an American humorist, journalist, novelist, poet, cartoonist, newspaper columnist, and playwright most famous for creating the characters "Archy" the cockroach, and "Mehitabel" the cat.
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