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Harvey Quotes

11 of the best book quotes from Harvey
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“Oh, Myrtle you’ve got so much to offer. I don’t care what anyone says, there’s something sweet about every young girl.”
Mary Chase
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Harvey
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Myrtle
characters
opinions
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qualities
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“I would go there with a pretty young woman, a strange woman, a quiet woman.”
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“Einstein has overcome time and space. Harvey has overcome not only time and space--but any objections.”
Harvey
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Elwood
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“Doctor I’ve wrestled with reality for 40 years and I’m happy to say that I’ve finally won out over it.”
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“Myrtle Mae, you have a lot to learn, and I hope you never learn it.”
Harvey
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Myrtle
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“Why did she leave all of her property to Uncle Elwood? Well, I suppose it was because she dies in his arms.”
Harvey
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Myrtle
characters
death
motives
concepts
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“I always have a wonderful time just where I am, whomever I’m with. I’m having a fine time right now with you, Doctor.”
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“I wouldn’t let her talk to me, but as I talked I would want her to reach out a soft white hand and stroke my head and say, “Poor think! Oh, you poor, poor thing!”
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“In this world, Elwood, you must be oh-so-smart or -oh-so-pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. And you may quote me.”
Harvey
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Elwood
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“I can’t help but feel you’re making a mistake in not allowing that woman to talk. If she gets around at all, she may have picked up some very interesting little news items.”
Harvey
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Elwood
character
mistakes
women
gossip
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“Miss Kelly, you know, when you wear my flower you make it beautiful.”

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