The confidence of amateurs is the envy of professionals. | |
— George Jean (G J or Gj) Nathan | |
[And the optimism of youth is the envy of the older. — kmab] | |
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Posts Tagged ‘George Jean Nathan’
Envy * 2
Posted in Humor, My Journal, Quotes, tagged George Jean Nathan, Humor, My Journal, On Amateurs, On Confidence, On Envy, On Optimism, On Professionals, Quotes on June 22, 2015| Leave a Comment »
In Praise Of Change
Posted in Humor, Quotes, tagged George Jean Nathan, Humor, Quotes on March 11, 2013| Leave a Comment »
It is also said of me that I now and then contradict myself. Yes, I improve wonderfully as time goes on. | |
— George Jean Nathan | |
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Windows Or Doors
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged George Jean Nathan, Humor, On Optimism, Philosophy, Quotes on March 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »
An optimist is a fellow who believes a housefly is looking for a way to get out. | |
— George Jean Nathan | |
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A Fist Full Of Confusion
Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged George Jean Nathan, Philosophy, Quotes on February 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »
No man can think clearly when his fists are clenched. | |
— George Jean Nathan | |
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The Lucky Few
Posted in Humor, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged George Jean Nathan, Humor, Love, Philosophy, Quotes on February 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Love is an emotion experienced by the many and enjoyed by the few. | |
— George Jean Nathan | |
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Drowsy In Comfort
Posted in Faith Family and Friends, My Journal, Quotes, tagged Douglas Jerrold, George Jean Nathan, Love, My Journal, Quotes, Valentine's Day 2013, William Shakespeare on February 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
A man loves most truly that woman in whose company he can feel drowsy in comfort. | |
— George Jean Nathan | |
Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind. | |
— William Shakespeare | |
Love: It is a beautiful necessity of our nature to love something. | |
— Douglas Jerrold | |
[To My Hil, Happy Valentine’s Day! Love Always, Your Kev — KMAB] | |
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Interesting Drink
Posted in Quotes, tagged George Jean Nathan, On Drinking, On People, Quotes on February 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I drink to make other people interesting. | |
— George Jean Nathan | |
[Sometimes I drink more than others… (other times, not people. Well, okay. People, too.) — KMAB] | |
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