106 Quotes by Wilson Mizner

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something.

All anger is not sinful, because some degree of it, and on some occasions, is inevitable. But it becomes sinful and contradicts the rule of Scripture when it is conceived upon slight and inadequate provocation, and when it continues long.

In the battle of existence, Talent is the punch; Tact is the clever footwork.

Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing for something.

Be nice to people on your way up because you'll meet them on your way down.

The difference between chirping out of turn and a faux pas depends on what kind of a bar you're in.

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.

I hate careless flattery, the kind that exhausts you in your efforts to believe it.