18 Quotes & Sayings By Wilson Mizner

Wilson Mizner was a prolific writer of short stories, books and plays as well as a successful real estate developer. He was also a philanthropist who gave away his royalties to local charities including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History.

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I respect faith but doubt is what gets you an education. Wilson Mizner
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A fellow who is always declaring he's no fool usually has his suspicions. Wilson Mizner
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The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away. Wilson Mizner
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The cuckoo who is on to himself is halfway out of the clock. Wilson Mizner
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A good listener is not only popular everywhere but after a while he knows something. Wilson Mizner
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God help those who do not help themselves. Wilson Mizner
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I've had several years in Hollywood and I still think the movie heroes are in the audience. Wilson Mizner
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Be nice to people on your way up because you'll meet them on your way down. Wilson Mizner
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Those who welcome death have only tried it from the ears up. Wilson Mizner
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The most efficient water power in the world - women's tears. Wilson Mizner
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A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something. Wilson Mizner
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Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing for something. Wilson Mizner
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Don't talk about yourself it will be done when you leave. Wilson Mizner
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It is not in life, but in art that self-fulfillment is to be found. Wilson Mizner
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To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it. Wilson Mizner
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The difference between chirping out of turn and a faux pas depends on what kind of a bar you're in. Wilson Mizner
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All anger is not sinful, because some degree of it, and on some occasions, is inevitable. But it becomes sinful and contradicts the rule of Scripture when it is conceived upon slight and inadequate provocation, and when it continues long. Wilson Mizner