Subject: Characteristics (Page 27)

Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Always yield to temptation, because it may not pass your way again.

We would all like a reputation for generosity and we'd all like to buy it cheap.

(1913 – 1983) journalist & author

Canada’s national bird is the grouse.

(1913 – 1987) Canadian journalist

I rely on my personality for birth control.

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

Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

Honey, tact is for people who aren’t witty enough to be sarcastic.

(1958 – ) American actress & singer

Be good and you will be lonely.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

I never give the public hell; I just tell the truth and they think it is hell.

(1884 – 1972) 33rd U.S. president

Isn't it possible for them to get a real fascist instead of this guy who plays one on TV?

(1927 – ) Canadian-born American comedian & actor

Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.

(1778 – 1830) English writer, essayist, critic, grammarian & philosopher

At any particular time, there are more horse's asses in the world than horses.

I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head.

(1858 – 1919) 26th U.S. president

I think, in most cases, the difference between depression and disappointment is your level of commitment.

(1963 – ) American stand-up comedian

When it comes to giving—some people stop at nothing.

Everybody lies; but it doesn't matter since nobody listens.

I’m too lazy to work and too scared to steal.

professional baseball player

A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

 The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey; the old ballplayer cared about the name on the front… the new ballplayer cares about the name on the back.

professional baseball player

A hypocrite is a person who – but who isn't?

(1878 – 1937) humorist, journalist & author

Oh, what a tangled web do parents weave when they think that their children are naive.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet