Author: Franklin Jones

You never realize what a good memory you have until you try to forget something.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Intelligence Memory

Sex is a two-way treat.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Sex

A fanatic is one who sticks to his guns whether they’re loaded or not.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
People

What makes resisting temptation difficult for many people is they don't want to discourage it completely.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Characteristics People Situations

The only problem with having nothing to do is you can't stop and rest.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Problems Situations Work

You're an old-timer if you can remember when setting the world on fire was a figure of speech.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Age Communication Language Old Speech World

An autobiography usually reveals nothing bad about its writer except his memory.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Books Communication Memory Reading/Writing

Anybody who thinks talk is cheap should get some legal advice.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Government Law Lawyers Money Opinion

The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Characteristics Time

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

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Characteristics People Situations

The trouble with giving advice is that people want to repay you.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Beliefs

Love doesn't make the world go round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Emotions Love

An atheist is one who hopes the Lord will do nothing to disturb his disbelief.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Beliefs God

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper bringing-up, a sound set of values – and witnesses.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Characteristics Situations

A bargain is something you can’t use at a price you can’t resist.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Money Things

The most efficient labor-saving device is still money.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Money

The best way to keep a man is in doubt.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
People Situations

The easiest way to solve a problem is to pick an easy one.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Problems

Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Beliefs Opinion

One thing you will probably remember well is any time you forgive and forget.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Intelligence Memory

When you get something for nothing, you just haven't been billed for it yet.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Money