Subject: Characteristics (Page 45)

Seriousness is stupidity sent to college.

(1947 – ) author, humorist & satirist
Characteristics

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

Characteristics Expressions Honesty Insults

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain—and most fools do.

(1888 – 1955) American writer, lecturer & developer of self-improvement skills
Characteristics Communication Fools Intelligence

In order to preserve your self-respect, it is sometimes necessary to lie and cheat.

(1930 – ) American author and billiard player, teacher & commentator
Characteristics Honesty Lies

The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head.

(1948 – ) English novelist
Characteristics Honesty Intelligence Truth

I think women who think size doesn't matter are shallow.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer
Appearance Body Characteristics

Christ died for our sins; dare we make his martyrdom meaningless by not committing them?

(1929 – ) American cartoonist & playwright
Characteristics

I never exaggerate; you can ask Tipper or any one of our 11 daughters.

(1948 – ) U.S. vice president & politician, author & environmentalist
Characteristics Communication

The higher the building the lower the morals.

(1899 – 1973) English playwright, actor, composer, director & songwriter
Characteristics Things

He’s so lazy, he’d marry a pregnant woman.

Characteristics Expressions

Virtue is its own punishment.

(1897 – 1960) Welsh labor leader & politician
Characteristics

Why is it that nobody understands me and everybody likes me?

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist
Characteristics People Self Understanding

Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

(1834 – 1902) English Catholic historian, politician, & writer
Characteristics Government

Hard to tell if people are interested in joining my Sarcastic Club or not.

(1964 – ) English comedian
Characteristics

There is a good deal to be said for blushing, if one can do it at the proper moment.

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

I feel very humble; but I think I have the strength of character to fight it.

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

My one regret in life is that I am not someone else.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian
Characteristics Life

I got a cousin who's a psychotic with low self-esteem; he only wants to assassinate the vice president.

television writer, producer & director
Characteristics Conflict Health Killing

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

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

Life is divided into the horrible and the miserable.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian
Characteristics Life

I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer
Alcohol Characteristics Eating Food/Drink