Subject: Characteristics (Page 7)

The tragedy of marriage is that while all women marry thinking that their man will change, all men marry believing their wife will never change.

(1929 – ) British military historian, cook book writer & novelist
Characteristics Husbands Marriage Wives

She tells enough white lies to ice a wedding cake.

(1864 –1945) Anglo-Scottish socialite, author & wit
Characteristics Honesty Insults Lies People

Revenge is sweet and not fattening.

(1899 – 1980) English filmmaker & producer
Characteristics

I could see that, if not actually disgruntled, he was far from being gruntled.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist
Characteristics

He is racist, he's homophobic, he's xenophobic and he's a sexist; he's the perfect Republican candidate.

(1940 – ) talk radio host, political commentator and author
Characteristics Insults

Flattery is like chewing gum… enjoy it but don't swallow it.

(1920 – 2001) cartoonist & creator of Dennis the Menace
Characteristics

I wear my heart on my sleeve… I wear my liver on my pant leg.


Appearance Body Characteristics Emotions Situations

The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they're going to have some pretty annoying virtues.

(1932 – 2011) British-American actress
Characteristics

It is a sin to believe evil of others, but is is seldom a mistake.

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

A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Characteristics

The more you complain, the longer God makes you live.

Characteristics God Life

Nothing makes you more tolerant of a neighbor's noisy party than being there.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Characteristics People Situations

It seemed the world was divided into good and bad people: the good ones slept better while the bad ones seemed to enjoy the waking hours much more.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian
Characteristics Situations Sleep

Tact is making your company feel at home, even though you wish they were.


Characteristics

Patience: A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Characteristics Communication Definitions Language

I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.

(1961 – 1994) comedian
Characteristics

A victim of the use of water as a beverage.

(1793 – 1863) American politician, statesman & soldier
Characteristics Communication Insults

The only substitute for good manners is fast reflexes.

Characteristics

Be kind to your mother-in-law, but pay for her board at some good hotel.

(1818 – 1885) humorist
Characteristics Family

Egotism: Doing the New York Times crossword puzzle with a pen.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Characteristics Definitions

If I have an orgasm, I feel that I have to give six weeks of community service to various charities.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor
Activities Characteristics Sex