Subject: Beliefs (Page 38)

He's so crooked he uses a corkscrew for a ruler.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol

An apology for the devil: it must be remembered that we have heard only one side of the case; God has written all the books.

(1835 – 1902) English composer, author & satirist

He's so honest you can shoot dice with him on the telephone.

(1931 – ) television newscaster

One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you.

For every little kid who still believes in Santa Claus, there is at least one adult who still believes in professional wrestling.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist

Thou shalt not commit adultery; now, you know no guy would have ever dreamed that one up.

American comedian & writer

God always has another custard pie up His sleeve.

(1943 – 2010) English actress

He is a modest little man who has a good deal to be modest about.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

The pug is living proof that God has a sense of humor.

(1954 – 2000) humorist, writer & radio commentator

Figures won’t lie, but liars can figure.

(1911 – 1993) columnist & novelist

First night, you get socks; second night, an eraser, a notebook – it’s a back to school holiday.

(1948 – ) stand-up comedian, actor, author & playwright

The mightiest of weapons is truth…. and everyone knows you're not permitted to bring a weapon into a government building.


If we were truly created by God, then why do we still occasionally bite the insides of our own mouths?

(1972 – ) Irish comedian & television presenter

Jesus loves you… He’s not ‘in love’ with you.

(1972 – ) Anglo-Irish comedian, writer & actor

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

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Jake: You lied to me.
Elwood: It wasn't a lie, it was just bullshit.

(1952 – ) Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter & singer

Reason has been a part of organized religion, ever since two nudists took dietary advice from a talking snake.

(1962 – ) American political satirist, writer, television host & comedian

The only way a reporter should look at a politician is down.

Having something to say is overrated.

American writer

When a man comes to me for advice, I find out the kind of advice he wants, and give it to him.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

I guess the biggest issue my husband and I are going to have is how do we raise the baby… because he’s Jewish and I’m Protestant and the baby’s father is Catholic.

Canadian-American comedian & writer