Wit & Wisdom
From Jenny Holzer, Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Elvis Presley, Stephen Sondheim, Tony Blair, George Burns
“Trying to be popular in high school is like trying to be mayor of a city that won’t exist in four years.”
Artist Jenny Holzer, quoted in HuffingtonPost.com
“Politics is just show business for ugly people.”
Jay Leno, quoted in the Financial Times
“If you’re in a good relationship, chances are you’re bored out of your mind.”
Chris Rock, quoted in The Village Voice
“Ambition is a dream with a V-8 engine.”
Elvis Presley, quoted in Salon.com
“Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor.”
Stephen Sondheim, quoted in the Oklahoma City Oklahoman
“A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in...and how many want out.”
Tony Blair, quoted in the Montreal Gazette
“I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate.”
George Burns, quoted in the Associated Press