Subject: Communication » Reading/Writing (Page 5)

Remember… write to your congressman; even if he can’t read… write to him.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Communication Intelligence Politicians Reading/Writing

Composers shouldn't think too much—it interferes with their plagiarism.

(1896 – 1983) American actor
Communication Entertainment Music Reading/Writing

The progress of science varies inversely with the number of journals published.

Communication Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing Science/Weather

One of the greatest creations of the human mind is the art of reviewing books without having read them.

(1742 – 1799) German writer
Books Communication Reading/Writing

I think TV is very educational; every time someone turns on a TV, I go in the other room and read.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
Communication Education Entertainment Reading/Writing Television

If you only read one book in your life… I highly recommend you keep your mouth shut.

(1967 – ) English comedian
Communication Intelligence Reading/Writing

Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down.

(1874 – 1963) American poet
Communication Reading/Writing

I'm astounded by people who take 18 years to write something; that's how long it took that guy to write 'Madame Bovary,' and was that ever on the best-seller list?

(1946 – ) American actor
Communication Reading/Writing

There is no thief like a bad book.

Books Communication Proverbs Reading/Writing

And don't use conjunctions to start sentences.

Communication Language Reading/Writing

The more boring and out-of-date the magazines in the waiting room, the longer you will have to wait for your scheduled appointment.

Health Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing Time

Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.

(1903 – 1974) English intellectual, literary critic & writer
Age Characteristics Reading/Writing

With the birth of a child you lose two novels.

(1955 – ) Scottish writer
Books Children Communication Family Reading/Writing

A writer mustn’t shift your point of view.

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

The reason why so few good books are written is that so few people who can write know anything.

(1826 – 1877) English economist & journalist
Books Communication Reading/Writing Wisdom

Write it down in your own handwriting.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist
Communication Misspokements Reading/Writing

Everything you read in newspapers is absolutely true, except for that rare story of which you happen to have first-hand knowledge.

(1931–1994) American journalist
Communication Reading/Writing

Alimony is the curse of the writing classes.

(1923 – 2007) American novelist, journalist & playwright
Communication Marriage Occupations Reading/Writing

Some people are widely read – I'm thinly read.

(1962 – ) English stand-up comedian & actor
Communication Intelligence People Reading/Writing Self

I’m writing an unauthorized autobiography.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer
Books Communication Reading/Writing

A great zircon in the diadem of American literature.

(1925 – 2012) author, playwright, essayist & screenwriter
Communication Insults Reading/Writing