Famous Paul Theroux Quotes

  • The measure of civilized behavior is compassion. – Paul Theroux

    The measure of civilized behavior is compassion.– Paul Theroux

  • …a society without jaywalkers might indicate a society without artists. – Paul Theroux

    …a society without jaywalkers might indicate a society without artists.– Paul Theroux

  • In countries where all the crooked politicians wear pin-striped suits, the best people are bare-assed. – Paul Theroux

    In countries where all the crooked politicians wear pin-striped suits, the best people are bare-assed.– Paul Theroux