Subject: Time (Page 16)

We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through Congress.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist

The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian

There was three minutes to go about two minutes ago.

English football player & manager

It’s a battle with himself and with the ticking fingers of the clock.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

My friend Winnie is a procrastinator…. he didn’t get his birthmark until he was eight years old.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

In no time, it will be a forgotten memory.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

When I was a Republican, Saddam Hussein was our ally, George Bush owned a mediocre baseball team, Enron was a respected energy company and Michael Jackson was still black.

(1950 – ) Greek American author, columnist & website co-founder

Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues: always insist on it in your subordinates.

(1878 – 1937) humorist, journalist & author

The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

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

Everything takes more time and money.

The future, according to some scientists, will be exactly like the past, only more expensive.

(1937 – 2000) science fiction author

There is never enough time, unless you’re serving it.

(1919 – 1990) publisher & author

Even if a farmer intends to loaf, he gets up in time to get an early start.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

[Paul Revere] did warn the British… and I know my American history.

(1964 – ) U.S. governor (Alaska) commentator & author

As soon as you dispose of a book, even one that has gathered dust for years, a pressing need to refer to it will arise.

My wife and I were happy for 20 years… then we met.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Only after locking your toolbox/shed at the end of a DIY job do you find another tool to return to your toolbox/shed.

The time spent on any item of the agenda will be in inverse proportion to the sum involved.

Twilight: All the difference between day and night.

I like to reminisce with people I don’t know… granted, it takes longer.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer