Subject: Characteristics

If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?

(1909 – 1966) Polish poet, writer & aphorist
Characteristics Situations

Success didn't spoil me, I've always been insufferable.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist
Characteristics Success

The last time I saw him he was walking down Lover’s Lane holding his own hand.

(1894 – 1956) American radio comedian
Characteristics

By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author
Characteristics Communication Language Truth

A man who catches a big fish doesn't go home through an alley.

(1918 – 2002) advice columnist
Characteristics People

An ethical man is a Christian holding four aces.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Characteristics

If everything seems to be coming your way, you're probably in the wrong lane.

Characteristics Murphy’s Laws Situations

Acting is all about honesty and if you can fake that, you've got it made.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer
Acting Characteristics Entertainment Honesty

You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.

(450 BC – 388 BC) Greek Athenian comic playwright
Characteristics Government Politicians

Trust everybody – but cut the cards.

(1867 – 1936) author & humorist
Characteristics Honesty

Refinement: The ability to yawn without opening your mouth.

Characteristics Definitions

Virtue is its own punishment.

(1897 – 1960) Welsh labor leader & politician
Characteristics

Our ego is our silent partner – too often with a controlling interest.

(1923 – ) American quote & quip writer
Characteristics People Self

There are no good girls gone wrong, just bad girls found out.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
Characteristics Girls People Women

A thick skin is a gift from God.

(1876 – 1967) German statesman
Characteristics God

One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
Activities Characteristics Games

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
Animals Beliefs Characteristics Dogs

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
Beliefs Characteristics Opinion

You can pretend to be serious; you can’t pretend to be witty.

(1885 – 1957) French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter & playwright
Characteristics

Trust everybody, but cut the cards.

(1867 – 1936) author & humorist
Activities Characteristics Games

Sometimes something worth doing is worth overdoing.

(1947 – ) comedian & television host
Activities Characteristics