Funniest Claptrap Quotes & Sayings

Rose of the desert! thou art to me
An emblem of stainless purity,
Of those who, keeping their garments white,
Walk on through life with steps aright. — David Macbeth Moir

know that without the suffering, the growth that I have achieved would have been impossible." Is — Viktor E. Frankl

When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order: The general is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing - a vice little known heretofore in the American army - is growing into fashion. Let the men and officers reflect "that we can not hope for the blessing of heaven on our army if we insult it by our impiety and folly." — George Washington

What does it take to be a champion? Desire, dedication, determination, concentration and the will to win. — Patty Berg

I have been listening," said Arthur, "but I'm not sure it's helped. — Douglas Adams

Mirrors only show us what we are. Books show us what we can be. — Jennifer Donnelly

At least one way of measuring the freedom of any society is the amount of comedy that is permitted, and clearly a healthy society permits more satirical comment than a repressive, so that if comedy is to function in some way as a safety release then it must obviously deal with these taboo areas. This is part of the responsibility we accord our licensed jesters, that nothing be excused the searching light of comedy. If anything can survive the probe of humour it is clearly of value, and conversely all groups who claim immunity from laughter are claiming special privileges which should not be granted. — Eric Idle

The devoutest person could have rendered no greater homage to the efficacy of an honest prayer than he did in this distrust of his wife. It was as if a professed unbeliever in ghosts should be frightened by a ghost story. — Charles Dickens

Everything becomes so problematic because of basic faults: from a discontent with myself. — Anna Freud

I go to screenings, then plays, then after-parties, then clubs. — Michael Musto

His nose is like a capsized ship, his mouth the size of three, his jaw and cheekbones hefty as armor, and his eyes are iridescent. His face is a room overstuffed with massive furniture. — Jandy Nelson