Clever jabs
277 quotes from 161 people
Jim Bakker spells his name with two k’s because three would be too obvious.
If I thought the Lord was speaking to me I’d check myself into Bellevue, and I think you should too.
Bill Maherborn 1956Larry King Live, 11 August 2005; in response to a called-in question if he would become a believer if the Lord spoke to him
Groucho Marx1890–1977To S. J. Perelman about his book Dawn Ginsbergh’s Revenge (1929), as quoted in LIFE (9 February 1962)I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll be glad to make an exception.
Groucho Marx1890–1977Quote by Leo Rosten in The Many Worlds of Leo Rosten (1964)I would not join any club that would have someone like me for a member.
W. Somerset Maugham1874–1965The Moon and Sixpence (1919), Ch. 1, p. 8Washington is a Hollywood for ugly people. Hollywood is a Washington for the simpleminded.
I looked into his eyes and saw three letters: a ‘K’, a ‘G’, and a ‘B’.
John McCain1936–2018On Vladimir Putin; a line he used often, e.g. first presidential debate (26 September 2008)
Paul McCartneyborn 1942The Beatles Anthology (2000), p. 96The specialist is one who never makes small mistakes while moving towards the grand fallacy.
Marshall McLuhan1911–1980Understanding Media (1964) (p. 154)Lawyer — One who protects us against robbers by taking away the temptation.
H. L. Mencken1880–1956A Mencken Chrestomathy (1949)- H. L. Mencken1880–1956A Mencken Chrestomathy (1949)
- H. L. Mencken1880–1956A Mencken Chrestomathy (1949)
