Keyword: Trouble (Page 2)

We seem to have unleased a hornet's nest.

An unexpectedly easy-to-handle sequence of events will be immediately followed by an equally long sequence of trouble.

The fools in this world make about as much trouble as the wicked do.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

Never go out to meet trouble; if you will just sit still, nine cases out of ten someone will intercept it before it reaches you.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president

Now I don’t have to tell you good folks what’s been happening in our beloved little town. Sheriff murdered, crops burned, stores looted, people stampeded, and cattle raped. The time has come to act, and act fast – I’m leaving.

(1916 –1976) American actor

Never insult an alligator until after you have crossed the river.

Never underestimate a child’s ability to get into more trouble.

(1943 – ) comedian & actor

With extremely few exceptions, nothing is worth the trouble.

Nobody ever grew despondent looking for trouble.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

Things are gradually falling into place on top of me.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

When in trouble, obfuscate.

Husbands are awkward things to deal with; even keeping them in hot water will not make them tender.

Nobody ever forgets where he buried the hatchet.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

Trouble strikes in series of threes, but when working around the house the next job after a series of three is not the fourth job – it's the start of a brand new series of three.