Subject: Beliefs (Page 9)

We must believe in free will… we have no choice.

(1902 – 1991) Polish Jewish American author

The best medicine I know for rheumatism is to thank the Lord it ain't the gout.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

I know her in the biblical sense… and when I say that, I mean I don’t believe a word she says.

(1978 – ) American writer & stand-up comedian

Having something to say is overrated.

American writer

Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand, but the passages that bother me are those I do understand.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Perspective is in the eye of the beholder.

‘Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed’ was the ninth beatitude.

(1688 – 1744) English poet

The world is round; it has no point.

writer, humorist, columnist & speaker

I always advise people never to give advice.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist

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

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

You don’t listen to a guy who looks like the kid in ‘Deliverance’ all grown up.

(1948 – ) stand-up comedian, actor, author & playwright

May God defend me from my friends; I can defend myself from my enemies.

(1694 – 1778) French author, humanist & satirist

My way of joking is to tell the truth.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

It’s hard to believe that if there is a God, he would want people to stand in the street and shout like maniacs. I think He would choose better qualified people.

(1980 – ) English comedian & novelist

If we were truly created by God, then why do we still occasionally bite the insides of our own mouths?

(1972 – ) Irish comedian & television presenter

Truth is stranger than fiction; fiction has to make sense.

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist

I think of the church often; not because religion was closing in on me, but because for a long time my ass was sore from that hard, unupholstered pew.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer

Don't pay any attention to the critics; don't even ignore them.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Figures won’t lie, but liars can figure.

(1911 – 1993) columnist & novelist

Birth Control is Sinful in the Christian Marriages and also Robbing God of Priesthood Children!!

Wouldn't it be great if you could only get AIDS by giving money to television preachers?

(1962 – ) American stand-up comedian, writer, actor & radio host