One of our three sons, Geoffrey, introduced me to an especially interesting website — All That Is Interesting (ati) — at which the resources include Chris Altman’s “45 Of History’s Most Famous (And Amusing) Insults.”

For example:

“The trouble ain’t there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain’t distributed right.” Mark Twain

“His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork.” Mae West

“I never forget a face, but in your case, I’ll make an exception.” Groucho Marx

“Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go.”

“If your brains were dynamite, there wouldn’t be enough to blow your hat off.” Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

“Only two things are infinite — the universe and human stupidity — and I’m not so sure about the former.” Albert Einstein

“I like your opera. I think I will set it to music.” Beethoven

When asked how many people work in the Vatican, Pope John XXIII replied, “About half.”

When asked what he thought of Western Civilization, Mohandas Gandhi replied, “I think it would be a good idea.”

“He has Van Gogh’s ear for music.” Billy Wilder

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