Quote by Groucho Marx

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.

Summary

This quote is a play on words and has a humorous tone. It suggests that time passes quickly and rapidly, similar to how an arrow moves swiftly through the air. On the other hand, the word "flies" is used in a different context to describe fruit flies, which are small insects typically found near ripe fruit. The phrase "fruit flies like a banana" can be interpreted as a clever statement highlighting the preference of fruit flies for bananas. Overall, the quote emphasizes the concept of time passing quickly and uses a humorous analogy to convey this idea.

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By Groucho Marx

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