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Quotes by George Jean Nathan
George Jean Nathan (1882-1958) was a prominent American drama critic and editor, renowned for his sharp wit and discerning eye for theatrical talent. Born in 1882 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he later became a key figure in New York’s literary and cultural scene, co-founding the influential magazine *The Drama League* and serving as the drama critic for *The Smart Set*. Nathan's incisive reviews and essays not only shaped public taste but also influenced generations of playwrights, cementing his legacy as a pivotal voice in American theater criticism.
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"An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out."
George Jean Nathan"Women, as they grow older, rely more and more on cosmetics. Men, as they grow older, rely more and more on a sense of humor."
George Jean Nathan"To speak of morals in art is to speak of legislature in sex. Art is the sex of the imagination."
George Jean Nathan
"A man reserves his true and deepest love not for the species of woman in whose company he finds himself electrified and enkindled, but for that one in whose company he may feel tenderly drowsy."
George Jean Nathan