Top 10 most inspiring quotes by 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.
- A man may be said to love most truly that woman in whose company he can feel drowsy in comfort.
- What passes for woman’s intuition is often nothing more than man’s transparency.
- It is also said of me that I now and then contradict myself. Yes, I improve wonderfully as time goes on.
- A ham is simply any actor who has not been successful in repressing his natural instincts.
- In the theatre, a hero is one who believes that all women are ladies, a villain one who believes that all ladies are women.
- Love is the emotion that a woman feels always for a poodle dog and sometimes for a man.
- Common sense, in so far as it exists, is all for the bourgeoisie. Nonsense is the privilege of the aristocracy. The worries of the world are for the common people.
- The test of a real comedian is whether you laugh at him before he opens his mouth.
- All that is necessary to raise imbecility into what the mob regards as profundity is to lift it off the floor and put it on a platform.
George Jean Nathan (1882-1958) was a prominent American drama critic, essayist, editor, and magazine publisher. Born on February 14, 1882, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nathan became one of the most influential figures in the world of theater during the early to mid-20th century.
Nathan’s career began in journalism, and he quickly gained recognition for his sharp wit, incisive critiques, and vast knowledge of drama. He contributed to several major publications, including the New York Herald, the Smart Set, and The Nation, where he served as the drama critic for many years. His reviews were characterized by a keen understanding of both classic and contemporary theater, and he championed the works of playwrights such as George Bernard Shaw and Henrik Ibsen.
In 1914, Nathan co-founded the prestigious magazine “The Smart Set” with H.L. Mencken, which played a significant role in shaping literary and cultural discourse of the time. Additionally, he co-edited “The American Mercury,” a magazine known for its bold and unorthodox approach to literature and politics.
Beyond his critical acumen, Nathan also authored several books, including “The Theatre, the Drama, the Girls” and “The Enchanted Years,” showcasing his versatility as a writer.
Throughout his life, George Jean Nathan remained an influential tastemaker and advocate for the arts, earning him a lasting legacy as one of America’s foremost drama critics and intellectuals. He passed away on April 8, 1958, in New York City, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to inspire and shape the world of theater criticism.
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