Subject: Beliefs (Page 15)

Satan: The scarecrow in the religious cornfield.

I don’t know why it is that the religious never ascribe common sense to God.

(1874 – 1965) English dramatist & novelist

It is common sense to take a method and try it… if it fails, admit it frankly and try another; but above all, try something.

(1882 – 1945) 32nd U.S. president

I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.

(1944 – ) American author & activist

I have derived continued benefit from criticism at all periods of my life and I do not remember any time when I was ever short of it.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

Those are my principles, and if you don't like them… well, I have others.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative.

(1806-1873) British philosopher

As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the problem.

(1867 – 1933) English writer

Facts are stubborn things.

(1721 – 1771) Scottish poet & author

I'm Jewish, and I experience a lot of racism as a Jew, probably even more than most Jews 'cause I'm a moneylender.

(1972 – ) stand-up comedian & writer

Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.

(1564 – 1616) English dramatist & poet

He is a shifty-eyed goddamn liar…. he's one of the few in the history of this country to run for high office talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time and lying out of both sides.

(1884 – 1972) 33rd U.S. president

You couldn't be a racist and live in L.A.; you'd be exhausted.

(1973 – ) American stand-up comedian

He never relinquishes my disbelief.

professional football player

An atheist is a man who has no invisible means of support.

(1895 – 1979) American archbishop of the Catholic Church

Easter is the day we celebrate Jesus rising from the grave and coming back to Earth as a rabbit that hides colored eggs.

American actor & comedian

I believe our Heavenly Father invented man because he was disappointed in the monkey.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

A short summary of every Jewish holiday: “They tried to kill us; we won; let’s eat!”

(1927 – 2004) American comedian & actor

I do benefits for all religions – I’d hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

A cynic is a person searching for an honest man, with a stolen lantern.