Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

32 quotes

As an American comedian, Groucho Marx earned a lasting place in the canon of memorable quotations. Whether reflecting on Time or Funny, Groucho Marx brought uncommon clarity to every subject. Browse 37 quotes by Groucho Marx that cover ground from Time, Funny, Women, Life, and Wedding. Consider this gem from Groucho Marx: "In Hollywood, brides keep the bouquets and throw away the groom."

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“Man does not control his own fate. The women in his life do that for him.”

— Groucho Marx

Life

All Quotes by Groucho Marx

“Next time I see you, remind me not to talk to you.”

— Groucho Marx

Time

“Alimony is like buying hay for a dead horse.”

— Groucho Marx

Humor

“She got her looks from her father. He's a plastic surgeon.”

— Groucho Marx

Beauty

“Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.”

— Groucho Marx

Intelligence

“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.”

— Groucho Marx

Time

“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.”

— Groucho Marx

Power

“The first thing which I can record concerning myself is, that I was born. These are wonderful words. This life, to which neither time nor eternity can bring diminution - this everlasting living soul, began. My mind loses itself in these depths.”

— Groucho Marx

Life

“One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know.”

— Groucho Marx

Morning

“A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running.”

— Groucho Marx

Medical

“Women should be obscene and not heard.”

— Groucho Marx

Women

“The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.”

— Groucho Marx

Life

“I must confess, I was born at a very early age.”

— Groucho Marx

Age

“I'm not feeling very well - I need a doctor immediately. Ring the nearest golf course.”

— Groucho Marx

Medical

“A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.”

— Groucho Marx

Funny

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.”

— Groucho Marx

Art

“I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.”

— Groucho Marx

Funny

“I remember the first time I had sex - I kept the receipt.”

— Groucho Marx

Time

“I'm leaving because the weather is too good. I hate London when it's not raining.”

— Groucho Marx

Good

“No man goes before his time - unless the boss leaves early.”

— Groucho Marx

Time

“Anyone who says he can see through women is missing a lot.”

— Groucho Marx

Funny