14+ George S. Kaufman Quotes On Society, Education And World

George S. Kaufman was an American dramatist, theatre director and producer, and critic. He is best known for his collaborations with other playwrights, notably Moss Hart, with whom he wrote the Broadway comedies The Man Who Came to Dinner and You Can't Take It With You. He also wrote the Broadway plays Beggar on Horseback, The Butter and Egg Man, and Once in a Lifetime. Following is our collection on famous quotes by George S. Kaufman on life, society, leadership.

I like terra firma; the more firma, the less terra. — George S. Kaufman

God finally caught his eye. — George S. Kaufman

Office hours are from 12 to 1 with an hour off for lunch. — George S. Kaufman

When I invite a woman to dinner, I expect her to look at my face. That's the price she has to pay. — George S. Kaufman

Lawyers-they get together all day and say to each other, "What can we postpone next?" The only thing they don't postpone, of course, is their bill, which arrives regularly. You've heard about the man who got the bill from his lawyer which said, "For crossing the street to speak to you and discovering it was not you, twelve dollars." — George S. Kaufman

You can't fool me. There ain't no Sanity Clause! — George S. Kaufman

I've never had any complaints yet! — George S. Kaufman

When I was born I owed twelve dollars. — George S. Kaufman

Satire is what closes on Saturday night. — George S. Kaufman

There was laughter in the back of the theater, leading to the belief that someone was telling jokes back there. — George S. Kaufman

You've heard of people living in a fool's paradise? Well, Leonora has a duplex there. — George S. Kaufman

Epitaph for a dead waiter - God finally caught his eye. — George S. Kaufman

The kind of doctor I want is one who when he's not examining me is home studying medicine. — George S. Kaufman

I understand your new play is full of single entendres. — George S. Kaufman

Life Lessons by George S. Kaufman

1. George S. Kaufman's work emphasizes the importance of collaboration and teamwork in the creative process. He often wrote with other playwrights and actors, and his plays often featured ensemble casts.
2. Kaufman's plays often explored the complexities of human relationships and the power of humor to bring levity to difficult situations.
3. Kaufman's work demonstrates the power of art to bring people together and to help us explore and understand our own lives and the world around us.