Subject: Beliefs (Page 21)

An independent is a guy who wants to take the politics out of politics.

(1900 – 1965) diplomat & Democratic politician

I’m still not sure if I understand ambiguity.

It has always been desirable to tell the truth, but seldom if ever necessary.

(1848 – 1930) British Conservative politician & statesman

There are two types of actors: those who say they want to be famous and those who are liars.

(1958 – ) American film & theater actor

I hate myself, but being Jewish has nothing to do with it.

(1947 – ) American comedian, writer, actor & television producer

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

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Jerry Ford is so dumb that he can't fart and chew gum at the same time.

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

He’s crooked as a barrel full of fish hooks.

The Virgin Mary… we have a whole religion based on a woman who really stuck to her story.

(1965 – 2010) American stand-up comedian & television personality

Not only is there no God, but try finding a plumber on Sunday.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

Jerry, just remember, it’s not a lie if you believe it.

(1959 – ) American actor, director, writer, singer & comedian

I am not a man of faith, but my wife is.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

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

(1916 – 1997) newspaper journalist

Generally the theories we believe we call facts, and the facts we disbelieve we call theories.

(1907 – 1953) American lawyer & scholar

Public opinion reigns in society because stupidity reigns amongst the stupid.

(1741 – 1794) French writer

Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.

(1958 – ) American writer, comedian, satirist & actor

People that put up Christmas decorations, all they’re saying is ‘Hey, we’re not Jews.’

(1957 – ) American comedian

Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

Any theory can be made to fit any facts by means of appropriate additional assumptions.

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