The Truth is Funny Until It’s About Us
Quotes that are Witty, Wise and Honest Observations About Our Social World
Abraham Lincoln (as reported) once said:
“You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.”
Groucho Marx was asked about politicians and he replied:
“The secret of success is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake those you’ve got it made.” He also described politics as,“the art of misdiagnosing trouble and applying the wrong remedies.”
Dale Carnegie once said, if you want to win friends and influence people:
“Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain. Encourage others to talk about themselves. Show respect for other’s opinions. When you are wrong, admit it quickly and empathetically.”
Joan Rivers once said
“People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.”
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Mark Twain once said
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” He also said: “The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.”
José Maria de Eça de Queiroz once said
“Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower once said
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that’s assault, not leadership.”
John F. Kennedy once said
“If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.”
Albert Einstein once said
“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”
Betty White once said
“Facebook just sounds like a drag, in my day seeing pictures of peoples vacations was considered a punishment.”
