Subject: Time (Page 20)

What happens when the future has come and gone?

businessman

Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.

(1894 – 1963) English writer

The only things that start on time are those that you're late for.

The amount of time required to complete a government project is precisely equal to the length of time already spent on it.

Plan to be spontaneous… tomorrow.

Everything goes wrong all at once.

Sex: The thing that takes up the least amount of time and causes the most amount of trouble.

(1882 – 1942) American actor

If you're gonna be late, then be late and not just 2 minutes – make it an hour and enjoy your breakfast.

(1961 – ) English comedian, actor, director, producer & writer

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

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

A carelessly planned project takes three times longer to complete than expected; a carefully planned project takes only twice as long.

A very short one.

(1875 – 1997) French, 120 year old woman

Money still talks these days… trouble is, you have to increase the volume alot!

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer

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

(1863 – 1945) British politician & statesman

History doesn't repeat itself – historians merely repeat each other.

The digital camera is a great invention because it allows us to reminisce… instantly.

(1973 – ) American comedian

Punctuality: The art of guessing correctly how late the other party is going to be.

Some people can stay longer in an hour than others can in a week.

(1837 – 1920) American author

Eternity is really long, especially near the end.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

My secret to staying young… having no sense of time.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

Flying from the U.S. to Tokyo takes approximately as long as law school.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist