Harpo Marx quotes

Harpo Marx was an American comedian and actor, best known as a member of the Marx Brothers comedy team. Famous for his silent, mischievous persona and energetic performances, he captivated audiences without uttering a single word. He became a beloved figure in classic American film and stage comedy. Here are 10 of his quotes:

I was the same kind of father as I was a harpist - I played by ear.

Harpo Marx

Harpo, she's a lovely person. She deserves a good husband. Marry her before she finds one.

Harpo Marx

Many years ago a very wise man named Bernard Baruch took me aside and put his arm around my shoulder. "Harpo my boy," he said, "I'm going to give you three pieces of advice, three things you should always remember." My heart jumped and I glowed with expectation. I was going to hear the magic password to a rich, full life from the master himself. "Yes sir?" I said. And he told me the three things. I regret that I've forgotten what they were.

Harpo Marx

Like the East Side tenement, our house was seldom without the sound of music or laughter or questions being asked or stories being told.

Harpo Marx

If I'm trapped in a theatre, and a show starts disappointingly, I have a handy way of avoiding it: I fall asleep.

Harpo Marx

In 1944 James Arthur and Minnie Susan were added to the Marx household.

Harpo Marx

O, Harpo Death and thy clanking harp, hear!

Harpo Marx

No worse than a bad cold.

Harpo Marx

In the house in Beverly Hills where our four children grew up, living conditions were a few thousand times improved over the old tenement on New York's East 93rd Street we Marx Brothers called home.

Harpo Marx