Subject: Beliefs (Page 39)

Theology is the effort to explain the unknowable in terms of the not worth knowing.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

My friend Phil was brought up Orthodox Jewish… he actually thought the New Testament was the paperback version of the Old Testament.

(1961 – ) comedian, writer, radio & television personality & blogger

God always has another custard pie up His sleeve.

(1943 – 2010) English actress

Before arguing with your boss, make absolutely sure you’re right – then let the matter drop.

A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

I took a test in Existentialism; I left all the answers blank and got 100.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

(1894 – 1963) English writer

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

(1927 – 1989) author, essayist & environmentalist

Don’t be discouraged if your children reject your advice; years later they will offer it to their offspring.

White Supremacists: The most convincing argument against the theory of white racial superiority.

The one prediction that never comes true is, “You’ll thank me for telling you this.”

(1938 – ) journalist, columnist (Miss Manners)

Isn't it great to live in a society where the penalty for lying to a congressman can be up to 30 years in jail, but the penalty for a congressman lying to you is another two years in office.

(1955 – ) American sportswriter

Born-Again Virgin

I can always tell when a girl comes from a good family because she’s what’s known as “not at all attracted to me.”

American comedian & actor

There are more fish taken out of a stream than ever were in it.

(1863 – 1935) British-born American writer, artist & illustrator

It's bad luck to be superstititious.

Euphemism is a euphemism for lying.

(Roberta Lee Streeter) (1944 – ) American singer-songwriter

He’s so crooked that when he dies, they’re going to have to screw him into the ground.

Public opinion is the worst of all opinions.

(1741 – 1794) French writer

Rich men without convictions are more dangerous in modern society than poor women without chastity.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

I worship the quicksand he walks in.

(1925 – 2007) humorist & columnist