The Frictionary # 150

Here is another page from The Frictionary:

1406. The trouble with words is that you never know whose mouths they've been in. (Dennis Potter)

1407. When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the fire department generally uses water. (?)

1408. Nothing presents as many obligations as freedom. (Vjekoslav Kaleb)

1409. The habit of lying about one's age is so anchored, even in men, that I wonder if Jesus-Christ died at 34. (Henri de Montherlant)

1410. Communism is like one big phone company. (Lenny Bruce)

1411. All phone calls are obscene. (Karen Elizabeth Gordon)

1412. Experience: what you imagine you have until you get more. (Jacob M. Braude)

1413. It is possible to give without loving, but it is impossible to love without giving. (Richard Braunstein)

1414. The problem is that we get used to addiction. (Philippe Geluck)

1415. Poetry is life distilled. (Gwendolyn Brooks)

That's all for this 150th edition. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Subscribe and receive this weekly blog in your in-box. Have a great week!