Subject: Beliefs » Opinion (Page 6)

He would not blow his nose without moralizing on conditions in the handkerchief industry.

(1903 – 1974) English intellectual, literary critic & writer

The critic has to educate the public; the artist has to educate the critic.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

I would not want Jimmy Carter and his men in charge of snake control in Ireland.

(1916 – 2005) American politician & poet

The person with the least expertise has the most opinions.

The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.

(1911 – 1978) U.S. vice president & politician

The missionaries go forth to Christianize the savages – as if the savages weren't dangerous enough already.

(1927 – 1989) author, essayist & environmentalist

I know what they're waiting for…(the press) is waiting for (Michelle Obama) to get pissed one night and throw all The President's (stuff) out on the lawn.

(1964 – ) American writer, stand-up comedian, actress, television host

When a man comes to me for advice, I find out the kind of advice he wants, and give it to him.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Howard Hughes was able to afford the luxury of madness, like a man who not only thinks he is Napoleon but hires an army to prove it.

(1932 – ) French-American writer, biographer, journalist & historian

I’ll not listen to reason… reason always means what someone else has got to say.

(1810 – 1865) English writer

Good taste is the worst vice ever invented.

(1887 – 1964) English biographer, critic, novelist & poet

The play opened at 8:40 sharp and closed at 10:40 dull.

(1918 – 2001) American sportswriter, commentator & actor

Hell is easy to define; it would be spending eternity with Evangelicals.

American judge & lawyer

My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I am right.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

Making a speech on economics is a lot like pissing down your leg; it seems hot to you, but it never does to anyone else.

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what one does not believe oneself.

(1915 – 2002) Israeli diplomat & politician

I’m not sure I want popular opinion on my side – I’ve noticed those with the most opinions often have the fewest facts.

American activist

Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.

(1918 – 2002) advice columnist

We hate to have some people give us advice because we know how badly they need it themselves.

If you don't like my opinion of you – improve yourself!