Subject: Time (Page 18)

There are worse things than getting a call for the wrong number at 4 a.m… it could be the right number.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist
Communication Time

The time spent on any item of the agenda will be in inverse proportion to the sum involved.

Murphy’s Laws Time

Why should I do anything for posterity? … what has posterity ever done for me?

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
Future People Time

I took a course in speed waiting… now I can wait an hour in only ten minutes.


Learning Time

His impact on history would be no more than the whiff of scent on a lady's handkerchief.

(1863 – 1945) British politician & statesman
History Insults

Give me a couple of years, and I’ll make that actress an overnight success.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Success Time

I hated Geography… because it’s just like History… except without people and dates.

(1956 – ) American entertainer & comedian
Education History School Time

In terms of timetables, as quickly as possible – whatever that means.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
Time

I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them.

(1868 – 1938) English humorist, editor, publisher & writer
People Time

The concept of two people living together for twenty-five years without having a cross word suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.

(1890 – 1971) English humorist, novelist & playwright
Marriage Time

It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything.

Emotions Memory Past

Some have greatness thrust upon them, but not lately.

(1902 – 1963) Danish actor
People Success Time

My ancestors wandered lost in the wilderness for 40 years because even in biblical times, men would not stop to ask for directions.

(1952 – ) comedian
History Men People Time

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Communication Language Time

The President of today is just the postage stamp of tomorrow.

(1895 – 1964) comedian (wife & partner of George Burns)
Government President Time

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

I tend to live in the past because most of my life is there.

(1916 – 1997) newspaper journalist
Life Past Time

Instant gratification takes too long.

(1956 – ) author & movie actress
Time

If you have something to do and you put it off for long enough, the chances are someone else will do it for you.

Murphy’s Laws Time

The secret of eternal youth is arrested development.

(1884 – 1980) author & wit
Age Time

The time to enjoy a European trip is about three weeks after unpacking.

(1866 – 1944) American writer, newspaper columnist, playwright & humorist
Places Time