Subject: Time (Page 16)

Those who live closest arrive latest.

I know I'm drinking myself to a slow death, but then I'm in no hurry.

(1889 – 1945) actor, author & humorist

The first ninety percent of the task takes ninety percent of the time, and the last ten percent takes the other ninety percent.

If you are truly serious about preparing your child for the future, don't teach him to subtract – teach him to deduct.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist

So little time and so little to do.

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

We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through Congress.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

I watched the Indy 500, and I was thinking that if they left earlier they wouldn’t have to go so fast.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

Why is there so much month left at the end of the money?

Even if a farmer intends to loaf, he gets up in time to get an early start.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

I have a time machine at home; it only goes forward at regular speed.

(1973 – ) American comedian

Only time can heal your broken heart, just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs.

Muppet character (Frank Oz)

By doing just a little every day, I can gradually let the task overwhelm me.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

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

(1924 – 1992) English comedian & actor

I’ve seen the future and it’s much like the present… only longer.

(1953 – 1998) baseball player

Love is the only industry which can't operate on a five-day week.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol

I guess that’s the earliest I’ve ever been late.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

It’s a battle with himself and with the ticking fingers of the clock.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Retirement: The time of life when you stop lying about your age and start lying about the house.

New Year's Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions; next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

A wife lasts only for the length of the marriage, but an ex-wife is there for the rest of your life.

(1948 – 1990) comedian

Everything takes more time and money.