Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Will Cuppy Writer

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Aug 23, 1884
  • Died: Sep 19, 1949

William Jacob "Will" Cuppy was an American humorist and literary critic, known for his satirical books about nature and historical figures.

Caesar might have married Cleopatra, but he had a wife at home. There's always something. home & marriage

I don't like to boast, but I have probably skipped more poetry than any other person of my age and weight in this country. poetry

If a cat does something, we call it instinct if we do the same thing, for the same reason, we call it intelligence. intelligence

Some people lose all respect for the lion unless he devours them instantly. There is no pleasing some people. respect

If an animal does something, we call it instinct if we do the same thing for the same reason, we call it intelligence. intelligence

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 wisdom & wit from John Millington Synge

3 wisdom & wit from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 views from William Butler Yeats

28 views from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 thoughts from Dave Barry

27 thoughts from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more thoughts from Winston Churchill

74 more thoughts from Winston Churchill