“Only the mediocre are always at their best.”
As quoted in The Beauty Principal (1984) by Victoria Principal, p. 117
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Jean Giraudoux14
French novelist, essayist, diplomat and playwright 1882–1944Related quotes
“My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best.”
Winston S. Churchill (1874–1965) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Variant: I am easily satisfied with the very best.
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Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) 16th President of the United States
“My best birth control now is just to leave the lights on.”
Joan Rivers (1933–2014) American comedian, actress, and television host
As quoted in On Being Blonde (2004), by P. Munier, p. 84
“The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter”
Winston S. Churchill (1874–1965) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.”
Groucho Marx (1890–1977) American comedian
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Irving Caesar (1895–1996) American composer and lyricist
This is actually James Branch Cabell from The Silver Stallion (1926)
Misattributed
“You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try.'
Homer Simpson”
Matt Groening (1954) American cartoonist