Subject: Beliefs (Page 17)

I never believed in Santa Claus because I knew no white dude would come into my neighborhood after dark.

(1932 – 2017) comedian, social activist, critic & writer

It only rains straight down… God doesn't do windows.


Nun: A creature of habit.

Those are my principles, and if you don't like them… well, I have others.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

I can prove anything with statistics except the truth.

(1770 – 1827) British statesman, politician & prime minister

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.

(1911 – 1989) television actress

The only thing wrong with being an atheist is that there's nobody to talk to during an orgasm.

I’m Catholic in the same way, that if a cow was born in a tree, it’s a bird!

(1957 – 2007) American stand-up comedian & actor

A fanatic is one who sticks to his guns whether they're loaded or not.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to the garage makes you a car.

(1874 – 1936) English author & mystery novelist

No one is listening until you make a mistake.

A conservative is one who admires radicals centuries after they're dead.

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist

I don't care what is written about me so long as it isn't true.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

In the beginning, there was nothing. And God said, 'Let there be Light.' And there was still nothing, but you could see it a bit better.

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

(1924 – 2018) 41st U.S. president

Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

A church steeple with a lightning rod on top shows a lack of confidence.

(1959 – ) Australian writer & television producer

It’s easier to fool people than to convince them they’ve been fooled.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

I don’t believe in sceptics.

British writer, actor, comic & television & radio presenter

Isn't it fun to go out on the course and lie in the sun?

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

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

(1861 – 1950) American writer