Keyword: Good

Most of the great triumphs and tragedies of history are caused not by people being fundamentally good or fundamentally evil, but by people being fundamentally people.

(1948 – ) English novelist
Characteristics History Time

Politeness is half good manners and half good lying.

(1880 – ?) American author
Characteristics Lies

I've never been a millionaire but I just know I'd be darling at it.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet
Characteristics Money Wealth

Too much of a good thing is wonderful.

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

That possum's on the stump.

Miscellaneous

My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

(1804 – 1881) British prime minister, politician & author
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If things get any better, I may have to hire someone to help me enjoy it.

Characteristics Expressions Situations

Evil will always triumph over good because good is dumb.

(1953 – ) Canadian actor & musician
TV/Movie Quotes

I’ve been to all 50 states, and traveled this whole country, and 90 percent of the people are good folks; the rest of them take after the other side of the family.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality
America Characteristics Family Fathers People Places

Ain't that the berries!

Miscellaneous

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

So good it’ll make you smack yo mama.

Miscellaneous

There's so much good in the worst of us, and so many of the worst of us get the best of us, that the rest of us aren't even worth talking about.

(1895 – 1964) comedian (wife & partner of George Burns)
Characteristics People

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant’s life, she will choose to save the infant’s life without even considering if there are men on base.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist
Children Family People Women

I’m not good and tired, just tired.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol
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The older you get, the better you realize you were.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author
Age Characteristics Old

Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian.

(1939 – ) American television host, producer & author
Characteristics Life

Be good and you will be lonely.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Characteristics People Self

If there is any larceny in a man, golf will bring it out.

(1897 – 1976) American novelist, short story & sports writer
Characteristics Golf Sports

Gooder than grits

Miscellaneous

An ethical man is a Christian holding four aces.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
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