Subject: Beliefs (Page 13)

Man makes plans . . . and God laughs.

(1963 – ) American writer

As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

A man's got to believe in something… and I believe I'll have another drink.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer

I wanted to do a show about feminism… but my husband wouldn’t let me.


The trouble with born-again Christians is that they are an even bigger pain the second time around.

(1916 – 1997) newspaper journalist

The difference between a saint and a hypocrite is that one lies for his religion, the other by it.

(1861 – 1950) American writer

Facts are stubborn things.

(1721 – 1771) Scottish poet & author

I disagree with unanimity.

Liberals feel unworthy of their possessions; conservatives feel they deserve everything they’ve stolen.

(1927 – ) Canadian-born American comedian & actor

There are more fish taken out of a stream than ever were in it.

(1863 – 1935) British-born American writer, artist & illustrator

A drama critic is a person who surprises the playwright by informing him what he meant.

(1876 – 1933) screenwriter

Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

A conservative is a man who does not think that anything should be done for the first time.

(1864 – 1937) American banker, Assistant Secretary of Treasury

Morality: An instinctive sense of right and wrong that tells some people how everyone else should behave.

I wore flowers in my hair and meditated for hours on end. I was finding God all over the place… He kept ditching me.

(1938 – ) American actor

Flattery is the sincerest form of lying.

I wouldn’t speak to her if I met her in hell and she was carrying ice.

The time to pray is not when we are in a tight spot but just as soon as we get out of it.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

A thick skin is a gift from God.

(1876 – 1967) German statesman

As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in public schools.

Some people say there is a God; others say there is no God; the truth probably lies somewhere in between.

(1865 – 1939) Irish poet & politician