"Only man had dignity; only man, therefore, can be funny."

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Source : Essays in Satire by Ronald Knox, Introduction, 1928.

Ronald Knox

#Men Quotes #Dignity Quotes #Theologian Quotes

“It is hard to teach an old dog tricks.”

Source : William Camden (1870). “Remaines of a greater worke, concerning Britaine [signed M.N.] 2 pt. [Another]”, p.326
“Having lost Rhett, she can always return to the land - to Tara, to soak up its strength. . . . Tara! . . . Home. I'll go home, and I'll think of some way to get him back! After all, tomorrow is another day!”
“God is almighty to pardon, but He will not use His power for a shameless sinner. He is able to save and help in time of need, but if you have not repented, how can you expect His aid? The same power God expends on the believer's salvation will be spent on your damnation, for He has bound Himself under oath to destroy every impenitent soul.”
“I think the tougher the challenge the better.”
“When I want to be incognito, I don't wear any hat. Unfortunately, even without the hat, they now recognise me in Paris.”
“Heroes exterminate each other for the benefit of people who are not heroes.”
“I love jazz and pop rock and country. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Anne Murray - if I hear something really great I want to be a part of it.”
“You can't even see it. I'm the safest thing you'll ever find”

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