Subject: Work » Occupations (Page 12)

The only thing more dangerous than an amateur economist is a professional economist.

If a scientist were to cut his ear off, no one would take it as evidence of a heightened sensibility.

(1915 – 1987) Brazilian/British biologist

Without drugs, I would have never got my job… selling drugs.


99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

[Critics] search for ages for the wrong word, which, to give them credit, they eventually find.

(1921 – 2004) English actor & author

It takes longer to learn to be a good golfer than it does to become a brain surgeon. On the other hand, you don't get to ride around on a cart, drink beer, eat hot dogs and stare at the cart girl's tits all day if you are performing brain surgery.

Ambassador: An honest man sent abroad to lie for the good of his country.

(1568 – 1639) English author, diplomat & politician

Putting an ex-fighter in the business world is like putting silk stockings on a pig.

boxing manager, trainer & cornerman

I'm not an actor, and I enclose met press cuttings to prove it.

(1915 – 1999) American stage, film & television actor

A neurotic is a person who builds a castle in the air; a psychotic is the person who lives in it; a psychiatrist is the one who collects the rent.

(1915 – 2004) American playwright & author

There are worse things in life than death… and if you've ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman, you know exactly what I mean.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

Cabinet Maker: Counter fitter.

Those who cannot teach – administrate.

Executive: A man who talks to visitors so the other employees can get their work done.

A consultant is someone you pay a hundred-dollars-an-hour to give you the same advice you ignore from your assistant.

(1927 – ) magician & comedy writer

The only reason people work for airlines is because the Nazi party is no longer hiring.

(1983 – ) American comedian

People who work putting shoes on fat women who wear dresses should not have 20/20 vision.

(1946 – ) American actor