Wit & Wisdom

“The United States was founded by the brightest people in the country—and we haven’t seen them since.”

Gore Vidal, quoted in The Guardian (U.K.)

“People never lie so much as after a hunt, during a war, or before an election.”

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Otto von Bismarck, quoted in the Montreal Gazette

“If one cannot do great work, it is worthwhile to do good work and think it great.”

Ambrose Bierce, quoted in the Salt Lake City Deseret News

“Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.”

Edward Abbey, quoted in The Austin Chronicle

“Hell is a place where you have nothing to do but amuse yourself.”

George Bernard Shaw, quoted in The Boston Globe

“In Hollywood a girl’s virtue is much less important than her hairdo.”

Marilyn Monroe, quoted in HuffingtonPost.com

“What is that unforgettable line?”

Samuel Beckett, quoted in BroadwayWorld.com