Subject: Life (Page 2)

Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

People are living longer than ever before, a phenomenon undoubtedly made necessary by the 30-year mortgage.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist

If only we’d stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.

(1862 – 1937) novelist & short story writer

There are three things in life that people like to stare at: a flowing stream, a crackling fire and a Zamboni clearing the ice.

cartoon character, Peanuts, Charles Schulz (1922 – 2000) cartoonist

Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep.

Carl Sandburg (1878 – 1967) biographer & poet

When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot’s hands.

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

My grandfather always said that living is like licking honey off a thorn.

(1898 – 1951) Slovene-American author & translator

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

Life is full of surprises, but never when you need one.

(1955 – ) cartoonist (Calvin and Hobbes)

When I grow up I want to be a little boy.

(1923 – 1999) American satirical novelist, short story writer & playwright

I had everything a kid could want: two square meals a day, a basket to sleep in, and an imaginary dog.

(1949 – ) American co-host of radio show “Car Talk”

We’ve been through so much together, and most of it was your fault.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing… if you can fake that, you’ve got it made.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

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

(1955 – ) cartoonist (Calvin and Hobbes)

Life is a sexually transmitted disease.

(1927 – 1989) Scottish psychiatrist

Live each day as if it were your last… because one day, you’ll be right.

(1924 – 1992) English comedian & actor

Life is a long lesson in humility.

(1860 – 1937) Scottish author, dramatist (creator of Peter Pan)

There are some experiences in life which should not be demanded twice from any man, and one of them is listening to the Brahms Requiem.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

Coach: How’s life treating you Norm?

Norm: Like I just ran over its dog.

George Wendt (1948 – ) American actor

I intend to live forever… or die trying.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

I ordered a wake-up call the other day – the phone rang and a woman’s voice said, ‘What the heck are you doing with your life?’