Patricia Marx quotes

New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Shanghai doesn't even sit down, and not just because there is no room. (Patricia Marx)
Though the male can be noble in reason and infinite in faculties, he is also easily amused by shiny toys, especially ones that do dumb things on his desk. View quote
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Men still wear cologne, but I wish they wouldn't. No matter what you may believe, all men's fragrances smell like the air freshener in a taxi. View quote
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One false word, one extra word, and somebody's thinking about how they have to buy paper towels at the store. Brevity is very important. If you're going to be longwinded, it should be for a purpose. Not just because you like your words. View quote
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I do not find the concept of consorting with unknown persons appealing. View quote
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Perhaps the most mysterious of all mammals is the male Homo sapiens. Indeed, many anthropologists classify the group as a subspecies. View quote
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You don't have to spend much time in Shanghai before you start to get all existential about the meaning of authenticity. Did you know that Shanghai is building nine satellite towns, each designed to mimic the architecture and culture of a different country? View quote
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For somebody who is a journalist, I can be awfully unobservant sometimes. View quote
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Being serious just makes me a little bit embarrassed. View quote
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New York is rich in culture, cuisine, and commerce. View quote
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The Chinese are no slouches when it comes to capitalism. (Patricia Marx)
"Couch surfing" refers to the practice of temporarily lodging with a stranger - free of charge, unless you count being incessantly sociable as payment. View quote
Patricia Marx

Patricia Marx

Occupation: American Writer
Born: 1975
Quotes count: 12