“So, naturalists observe, a flea - Hath smaller fleas that on him prey; And these have smaller still to bite 'em; And so proceed ad infinitum”
Jonathan Swift
“The naturalists of yore esteemed the ocean to be a treasury of wonders, and sought therein for monstrosities and organisms contrary to the law of nature, such as they interpreted it.”
Edward Forbes
“I don't think I've ever written anything even remotely naturalistic. The closest probably would be seen as 'Frankie and Johnny,' and that's only 'cause they eat a sandwich and make an omelet in act two. But it's a romantic fairy tale, and I'm very aware of that. I don't think it helps the actors in my plays to lose themselves in the reality of talking to another person. A good McNally actor always knows he's in a play with an audience.”
Terrence McNally
“I think the naturalistic dialogue in the show and the fact that it feels very easy, very real, allows you to explore the characters more than would be expected.”
JoAnn Alfano
“Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it. Let's do it, let's fall in love.”
Cole Porter
“You may as well say, 'That's a valiant flea that dare eat his breakfast on the lip of a lion.'”
William Tecumseh Sherman
“One does not burn a blanket to get rid of a flea.”
Turkish Proverb
