Subject: Characteristics (Page 39)

If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president
Appearance Body Characteristics

Is it weird in here, or is it just me?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer
Characteristics Situations

There's a difference between beauty and charm; a beautiful woman is one I notice, a charming woman is one who notices me.

(1879 – 1951) American educator, writer & musician
Characteristics People Women

The advantage of doing one's praising to oneself is that one can lay it on so thick and exactly in the right places.

(1835 – 1902) English composer, author & satirist
Characteristics

My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.

(1894 – 1977) French biologist & philosopher
Characteristics

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

(1858 – 1919) 26th U.S. president
Characteristics Intelligence Stupidity

Actually, it only seems as though you mustn't be deceived by appearances.

Appearance Characteristics Murphy’s Laws

Make money and the whole nation will conspire to call you a gentleman.

Characteristics Money

An idealist is one who, on noticing that roses smell better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist
Characteristics Food/Drink

He’s the type of man who will end up dying in his own arms.

(1931 – ) American actress & singer
Characteristics Death Insults

I am not one of those who in expressing opinions confine themselves to facts.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Beliefs Characteristics Honesty Opinion Truth

Jews can't serve on juries because they insist they're guilty.

American stand-up comedian, television writer & actor
Characteristics Law

One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards.

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

Politicians are wedded to the truth, but like many other married couples they sometimes live apart.

(1870 – 1916) British writer
Characteristics Government Honesty Marriage Politicians Truth

He’s suffering from a lack of self of steam.

Characteristics Malaprops

She has the answer to everything and the solution to nothing.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor
Characteristics Insults

I don't have any tattoos or piercings yet, but I do have a cold sore I've been ignoring.

(1959 – ) American comedian, actress & singer
Characteristics People Self

An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of one.

(1912 – 1987) Hungarian-born British author
Characteristics England People Places

Resolute: Obstinate in a course that we approve.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Characteristics Definitions

Man invented language to satisfy his inner need to complain.

(1935 – ) screenwriter, author, director & producer
Characteristics Communication Ideas Language

Football doesn’t build character; it eliminates the weak ones.

(1924 – 2012) American football player & coach
Characteristics Football Sports