Groucho Marx quotes

Groucho Marx was an American comedian, actor, and writer, renowned for his quick wit and distinctive appearance. Famous as a member of the Marx Brothers comedy team, he left a significant mark on stage, film, radio, and television. He is remembered for his sharp humor, iconic mustache, and clever wordplay. Here are 215 of his quotes:

I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. (Groucho Marx)
I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception. View quote
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From the moment I picked your book up until I laid it down, I was convulsed with laughter. Someday I intend reading it. View quote
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A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere. View quote
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Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. View quote
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Outside of a dog, a man's best friend is a book. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. View quote
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Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies. View quote
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Military justice is to justice what military music is to music. View quote
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Either he's dead or my watch has stopped. View quote
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There's one way to find out if a man is honest - ask him. If he says "yes" you know he is a crook. View quote
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Room service? Send up a larger room." []. (Groucho Marx)
She got her good looks from her father - he's a plastic surgeon. View quote
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In Hollywood, brides keep the bouquets and throw away the groom. View quote
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I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. View quote
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The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made. View quote
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If you've heard this story before, don't stop me, because I'd like to hear it again. View quote
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It isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City in order to be unhappy. View quote
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[He] may talk like an idiot, and look like an idiot, but don't let that fool you: he really is an idiot. View quote
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I intend to live forever, or die trying. View quote
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One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. View quote
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Next time I see you, remind me not to talk to you. (Groucho Marx)
Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him. View quote
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A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running. View quote
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Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms. View quote
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Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife. View quote
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Groucho Marx

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Occupation: American Comedian
Born: October 2, 1890
Died: August 19, 1977
Quotes count: 215
Wikipedia: Groucho Marx

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