Quips& Quotes

“I have to be seen to be believed.” – the Queen, quoted in the Guardian

“An artist cannot talk about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.”

– Jean Cocteau

“In a new interview, President Trump predicted he would pass Richard Nixon for most appearances on the cover of Time magazine. Hey, dude, do you know why Nixon was on the cover so many times?”

– US talk-show host Seth Meyers

“I don’t paint things. I only paint the difference between things.” – Henri Matisse

“Police in Italy have arrested 10 people for stealing more than $250,000 in fine wine and gourmet cheese. Yes, their motive is they were hosting a book club.” – British comedian James Corden

“You never see further than your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” – EL Doctorow, quoted in the New York Times

“The four most beautiful words in our common language:

I told you so.” – Gore Vidal

“I make the tea.” – Finance Minister Steven Joyce when asked what he thought the Government should do in response to the anti-SAS allegations in the book Hit & Run

“The weather here gives me lots of boogers.” – Adele on New Zealand’s moistness

“Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.” – Ruth E Renkel