Subject: Characteristics (Page 23)

The best years are the forties; after fifty a man begins to deteriorate, but in the forties he is at the maximum of his villainy.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist
Age Characteristics Life

Callous: Gifted with great fortitude to bear the evils afflicting another.

Characteristics Definitions

It's far easier to forgive an enemy after you've got even with him.

(1918 - 2002) American author
Characteristics People

I'm compulsive, but I'm also very indecisive; I don't know what I want, but I know that I want it now.

(1971 – ) Irish comedian, actor & writer
Characteristics

I am firm; you are obstinate; he is a pig-headed fool.

(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic
Characteristics

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Anger Characteristics Communication Speech

As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.

(1818 – 1885) humorist
Characteristics Honesty Truth

Don't let her fool you; tangle with her and she`ll shingle your attic.

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

At the age of eleven or thereabouts women acquire a poise and an ability to handle difficult situations which a man, if he is lucky, manages to achieve somewhere in the later seventies.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist
Characteristics Men People Women

My dad is actually a manic depressive, which is very exciting half the time.

(1963 – ) American stand-up comedian
Characteristics Family Fathers Health

Advertising is 85% confusion and 15% commission.

(1894 – 1956) American radio comedian
Characteristics Communication Money

You may already be a loser!

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor
Characteristics People Self

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer
Characteristics Time

Most people are so lazy, they don't even exercise good judgement!

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine
Characteristics Exercise Work

Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.

(1957 – ) cartoonist (Dilbert)
Characteristics

Everybody lies, but it doesn't matter since nobody listens.

Characteristics Communication Lies

Until I was 13, I thought my name was ‘Shut Up.’

(1943 – ) American football player
Age Characteristics Communication Self Young

Blessed is he who expects no gratitude, for he shall not be disappointed.

American clergyman
Characteristics

Canada’s national bird is the grouse.

(1913 – 1987) Canadian journalist
Characteristics Places

I’m not good and tired, just tired.

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

Delusions of grandeur make me feel a lot better about myself.

(1935 – ) screenwriter, author, director & producer
Characteristics Emotions People Self