Favourite but Obscure Quotations

[Colwyn]

quote:Originally posted by usedbustickets

I certainly know that I am not Shaw

On this mention of Shaw I could not resist putting in one from the great man. This may be rather tpp well known to count as "obscure" (but if it is new to you I am pleased to pass it on); it is certainly a favourite. [Sexism retained as in original]

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man. George Bernard Shaw.

[SteveJ]

"Whenever I learn something new some of the old stuff has to be forgotten to make room for it" - Homer Simpson

I'll get my coat.

[GordonA]

I don't think that the "post-starter"; Colwyn, would castigate anyone for a light-hearted approach to the main subject, St  ;)eve.

[scorcher]

Cant see the end of this one - could run and run.... !

[Eric]

Winston Churchill and the German Chancellor are watching an international football match at Wembly, just after WW II, between England and (West) Germany.  Germany winning and the Chancellor turns to Winston and says; "It appears that we are beating you at your national game". Without batting an eye Winston replies; "We have beaten you at your national game........Twice!"  

Winston quotes are brilliant.

[Colwyn]

So far all the responses are from men. Is the liking of an elegant turn of phrase, or an unexpected insight, a "man thing"?

[Eric]

I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes and six months later you have to start all over again.
Joan Rivers


I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking.
Joan Rivers