Art Buchwald quotes

Art Buchwald was an American humorist and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist known for his witty commentary on politics and society. His syndicated column appeared in newspapers across the United States, delighting readers with satirical takes on current events. He became one of America’s best-loved humorists and social critics. Here are 20 of his quotes:

If you attack the establishment long enough and hard enough, they will make you a member of it. (Art Buchwald)
You can't make up anything anymore. The world itself is a satire. All you're doing is recording it. View quote
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Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got. View quote
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The powder is mixed with water and tastes exactly like powder mixed with water. View quote
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A bad liver is to a Frenchman what a nervous breakdown is to an American. Everyone has had one and everyone wants to talk about it. View quote
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Every time you think television has hit its lowest ebb, a new...program comes along to make you wonder where you thought the ebb was. View quote
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People are broad-minded. They'll accept the fact that a person can be an alcoholic, a dope fiend, a wife beater and even a newspaperman, but if a man does not drive, there is something wrong with him. View quote
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Just when you think there's nothing to write about, Nixon says, "I am not a crook." Jimmy Carter says, "I have lusted after women in my heart." President Reagan says, "I have just taken a urinalysis test, and I am not on dope." View quote
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Don't commit suicide, because you might change your mind two weeks later. View quote
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I like champagne-because it always tastes like my foot's asleep. View quote
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I just don't want to die the same day Castro dies. (Art Buchwald)
People ask what I am really trying to do with humor. The answer is, "I'm getting even." ... For me, being funny is the best revenge. View quote
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The buffalo isn't as dangerous as everyone makes him out to be. Statistics prove that in the United States more Americans are killed in automobile accidents than are killed by buffalo. View quote
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I worship the quicksand he [Richard Nixon] walks in. View quote
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The best things in life aren't things. View quote
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I always wanted to get into politics, but I was never light enough to make the team. View quote
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Tax reform is taking the taxes off things that have been taxed in the past and putting taxes on things that haven't been taxed before. View quote
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Television has a real problem. They have no page two. View quote
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Have you ever seen a candidate talking to a rich person on television? View quote
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This is a wonderful way to celebrate an 80th birthday... I wanted to be 65 again, but they wouldn't let me - Homeland Security. View quote
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Art Buchwald

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Occupation: American Humorist
Born: October 20, 1925
Died: January 17, 2007
Quotes count: 20
Wikipedia: Art Buchwald

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