Keyword: Oxymorons (Page 2)

The scene is dull; tell him to put more life into his dying.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Acting Entertainment Misspokements

People have one thing in common: they are all different.

People

I’m still not sure if I understand ambiguity.

Beliefs Opinion

Our comedies are not to be laughed at.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Entertainment Film Misspokements

Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.

Beliefs Communication

He doesn’t have much of a reputation or so I’ve heard.

Beliefs Opinion

I used to be indecisive… but I'm not sure.

Characteristics

Modern dancing is old fashioned.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Dance Misspokements

The world is full of apathy, but I don't care.

Beliefs Opinion

If Roosevelt was alive, he'd turn over in his grave.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

Hypochondria is the one disease I haven’t got.

Health

Prejudiced people are all alike.

Characteristics People

Perspective is in the eye of the beholder.

Beliefs

The next time I send a damn fool for something, I go myself.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Situations

Don't pay any attention to the critics; don't even ignore them.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Occupations Opinion

We are going to have peace even if we have to fight for it.

(1890 – 1969) 34th U.S. president, U.S. Army General
Conflict

I'm proud of my humility.

Characteristics

I’m willing to admit that I may not always be right, but I am never wrong.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Characteristics Misspokements

A little pain never hurt anyone.

Miscellaneous

Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements