Subject: Beliefs (Page 9)

I find that a duck’s opinion of me is heavily influenced by whether or not I have bread.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

USA Today has come out with a new survey; apparently, three out of every four people make up 75% of the population.

(1947 – ) comedian & television host

Few things are more irritating than when someone who is wrong is also very effective in making his point.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

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

When God created Republicans, he gave up on everything else.

(1940 – 1993) composer, guitarist, record producer & film director

Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

If women believed in their husbands they would be a good deal happier and also a good deal more foolish.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

The devil is the father of lies, but he neglected to patent the idea, and the business now suffers from competition.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Nature will tell you a direct lie if she can.

Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing.

(1905 –1998) American author

I must choose my words carefully in order to avoid any negative interpretation; among politicians, this is a tactic known as lying.

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

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

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

I can prove anything with statistics except the truth.

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

May God defend me from my friends; I can defend myself from my enemies.

(1694 – 1778) French author, humanist & satirist

The only time to be positive is when you are positive you are wrong.

Death to all fanatics!

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

The groundhog is like most other prophets; it delivers its prediction and then disappears.

(1915 – 1977) columnist, writer & actor

Pop up your hand if you like participating in market research.


An exaggeration is a truth that has lost its temper.

(1883 – 1931) Lebanese-American artist, poet & writer

Heaven goes by favor; for if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

I don't want someone shoving his views down my throat, unless they're covered in a crunchy candy shell.

(1964 – ) comedian, political satirist, writer & television host