Subject: Characteristics (Page 18)

When our friends get into power, they aren’t our friends any more.

Age Characteristics Friends Murphy’s Laws Situations

The tragedy of marriage is that while all women marry thinking that their man will change, all men marry believing their wife will never change.

(1929 – ) British military historian, cook book writer & novelist
Characteristics Husbands Marriage Wives

People who throw kisses are hopelessly lazy.

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

Refinement: The ability to yawn without opening your mouth.

Characteristics Definitions

I think women who think size doesn't matter are shallow.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer
Appearance Body Characteristics

People who say they don't care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don't care what people think.

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

Intuition: That strange instinct that tells a woman she is right, whether she is or not.

Characteristics Definitions People Women

Sooner or later, I'll be punctual.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist
Characteristics Time

The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.

(1769 – 1821) French general & politician
Characteristics

I know the world isn’t fair, but why isn’t it ever unfair in my favor?

(1955 – ) cartoonist (Calvin and Hobbes)
Characteristics Life World

Fidelity : A virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Characteristics Definitions Marriage

Be moderate in all things, including moderation.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
Characteristics

The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist
Characteristics Intelligence

Abnormal is so common, it's practically normal.

(1971 – ) Canadian blogger, journalist & science fiction author
Characteristics

Charity begins at home… at about 6:30, when they call you and interrupt your dinner.

Characteristics

Early morning cheerfulness can be extremely obnoxious.

(1908 – 1976) publisher & author
Characteristics

Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be said.

(1926 – ) film director, screenwriter, composer, comedian, actor & producer
Characteristics Communication Speech

I keep reading between the lies.

(Aiskowitz) (1899 – 1982) humorist
Characteristics Language Lies Truth

There are three kinds of lies; lies, damned lies and statistics.

(1804 – 1881) British prime minister, politician & author
Characteristics Communication Honesty Lies

To punish me for my contempt for authority, fate made me an authority myself.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist
Characteristics

Underneath this flabby exterior is an enormous lack of character.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor
Appearance Body Characteristics Fat