Subject: Characteristics (Page 6)

Don’t say yes until I finish talking.

(1902 – 1979) American film studio executive & producer
Characteristics Communication

When you don't know what you are doing, do it neatly.

Characteristics Intelligence

The two women exchanged the kind of glance women use when no knife is handy.

(1905 – 1982) American mystery writer (co-author of Ellery Queen stories
Characteristics People Women

It is much easier to repent of sins that we have committed than to repent of those we intend to commit.

(1818 – 1885) humorist
Characteristics Time

Is it weird in here, or is it just me?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer
Characteristics Situations

Always be sincere… even if you don’t mean it.

(1884 – 1972) 33rd U.S. president
Characteristics

One good thing about punctuality is that it’s a sure way to help you enjoy a few minutes of privacy.

(1917 – 1995) Canadian-American chemist & author
Characteristics Time

A pessimist is one who, when he has a choice of two evils, chooses both.

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

I'm a passive-aggressive; that's what this counselor labeled me, which really ticked me off, but I couldn't do a thing about it – not right then, but I made plans.

American comedian
Characteristics

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

(1818 – 1885) humorist
Characteristics Honesty Truth

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

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

Honey, tact is for people who aren’t witty enough to be sarcastic.

(1958 – ) American actress & singer
Characteristics TV/Movie Quotes

Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer
Characteristics

No vice is so bad as advice.

(1868 – 1934) Canadian-American actress
Characteristics

Diplomacy: Lying in state.

(1863 – 1935) British-born American writer, artist & illustrator
Characteristics Government

I like a man who's good, but not too good; for the good die young, and I hate a dead one.

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

To be good is noble, but to teach others how to be good is nobler – and less trouble.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Characteristics Problems Situations

Don't lie, steal, or cheat unnecessarily.

Characteristics Conflict Honesty Murphy’s Laws

Some persons are likable in spite of their unswerving integrity.

(1878 – 1937) humorist, journalist & author
Characteristics Honesty People

The truth is rarely pure and never simple.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
Characteristics Honesty Truth

Prejudiced people are all alike.

Characteristics People