Subject: Beliefs » Opinion (Page 4)

People have the persona that all Texans wear cowboy hats.

I’ll not listen to reason… reason always means what someone else has got to say.

(1810 – 1865) English writer

Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all.

(1742 – 1799) German writer

The worst waste of breath, next to playing a saxophone, is advising a son.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

The critic has to educate the public; the artist has to educate the critic.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

I have a bit of advice for hungry young comedians – eat something.

(1921 – 1984) British comedian & magician

Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing.

(1905 –1998) American author

When everyone is against you, it means that you are absolutely wrong – or absolutely right.

(1863 – 1923) French playwright

Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ … it is a mere formality; it doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no, you’re going to get it anyway.

(1927 – 1996) columnist & humorist

Someone certainly has a high opinion of their opinion.

(1959 – ) American actor

If people wanted your unsolicited advice, they’d ask for it.

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

Eighty percent of all people consider themselves to be above average drivers.

Public opinion is the worst of all opinions.

(1741 – 1794) French writer

You’ll always find some Eskimo ready to instruct the Congolese on how to cope with heat waves.

(1909 – 1966) Polish poet, writer & aphorist

The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it.

(1878 – 1969) clergyman

The fewer the facts, the stronger the opinion.

(1905 –1998) American author

The missionaries go forth to Christianize the savages – as if the savages weren't dangerous enough already.

(1927 – 1989) author, essayist & environmentalist

Whenever you accept our views we shall be in full agreement with you.

(1915 – 1981) Israeli military leader & politician

I have opinions of my own – strong opinions – but I don’t always agree with them.

(1924 – 2018) 41st U.S. president