Subject: Characteristics (Page 44)

Pity the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

(1878 – 1937) humorist, journalist & author
Characteristics People World

A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.

(1667 – 1745) Irish satirist & essayist
Beliefs Characteristics Communication Lies Truth

Admiration: Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Characteristics Communication Definitions Language Self

I wear my heart on my sleeve… I wear my liver on my pant leg.


Appearance Body Characteristics Emotions Situations

To err is human to forgive, infrequent.

(1881 – 1960) American columnist
Characteristics Failure Mistakes Problems

Zeal: A nervous disorder affecting the young and inexperienced.

Characteristics Definitions

I’d rather be lucky than good.

(1908 – 1989) American baseball player
Characteristics

Compromise makes a good umbrella but a poor roof; it is a temporary expedient.

(1819 – 1891) editor
Characteristics

You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you.

(1945 – ) American singer-songwriter, musician & children’s author
Characteristics

Humor is reason gone mad.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
Characteristics Emotions

Women who seek to be equal to men lack ambition.

Characteristics Men People Women

It IS as bad as you think, and they ARE out to get you.

Characteristics

I had a piece of Carefree Sugarless gum and I was still worried; it never kicked in.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian
Characteristics Food/Drink

Be moderate in all things, including moderation.

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

Nothing puzzles me more than time and space; and yet nothing troubles me less, as I never think about them.

(1775 – 1834) English critic & essayist
Characteristics Science/Weather Time

Life is strange; every so often a good man wins.

(1902 – 1963) Danish actor
Characteristics Individuals Life People Success

My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance; we’ll see about that.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer
Characteristics

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

Characteristics

Prejudiced people are all alike.

Characteristics People

There’s only one difference between Catholics and Jews; Jews are born with guilt, and Catholics have to go to school to learn it.

(1952 – ) comedian
Beliefs Characteristics People Religion

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

(1913 – 1983) journalist & author
Characteristics