Monkey Grip

Famous quotes containing the words monkey and/or grip:

    When there is no tiger on the mountain, the monkey becomes king.
    Chinese proverb.

    The American grips himself, at the very sources of his consciousness, in a grip of care: and then, to so much of the rest of life, is indifferent. Whereas, the European hasn’t got so much care in him, so he cares much more for life and living.
    —D.H. (David Herbert)