"If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments."
About Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson — Life and Legacy
Earl Wilson was a prominent American journalist and columnist, celebrated for his sharp wit and keen observations on love and relationships. His work often reflected the complexities of human connections, showcasing a unique blend of humor and insight. One of his notable quotes, 'A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband,' encapsulates his understanding of the importance of tolerance and acceptance in relationships. Wilson's ability to articulate the nuances of love and companionship set him apart in the world of journalism. His quotes reveal a deep understanding of the human experience, as seen in his assertion that 'The only way to have a friend is to be one.' This highlights the reciprocal nature of relationships, emphasizing that genuine connections require effort and empathy. Wilson's perspective on love is further illustrated by his belief that 'Love is the only thing that can be divided without being taken away,' suggesting that love can flourish and multiply without losing its essence. Today, Wilson's insights continue to resonate, reminding readers of the enduring complexities of relationships and the importance of nurturing connections with authenticity and care.
Quote collection
Earl Wilson quotes (page 1 of 3)
41 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"This would be a much better world if more married couples were as deeply in love as they are in debt."
"Always remember, money isn't everything - but also remember to make a lot of it before talking such fool nonsense."
"One way to get high blood pressure is to go mountain climbing over molehills."
"Snow and adolescence are the only problems that disappear if you ignore them long enough."
"A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking."
"You may not be able to read a doctor's handwriting and prescription, but you'll notice his bills are neatly typewritten."
"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
"Gossip is when you hear something you like about someone you don't."
"Women's liberation will not be achieved until a woman can become paunchy and bald and still think she's attractive to the opposite sex."
"Today, there are three kinds of people: the haves, the have-nots, and the have-not-paid-for-what-they-haves."
"Poise: the ability to be ill at ease inconspicuously."
"Golf is a lot of walking, broken up by disappointment and bad arithmetic."
"Modern man drives a mortgaged car over a bond-financed highway on credit-card gas."
"If you wouldn't write it and sign it, don't say it."
"An exhaustive study of police records shows that no woman has ever shot her husband while he was doing the dishes."
"Money in the bank is like toothpaste in the tube. Easy to take out, hard to put back."
"Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break."
"Nonchalance is the ability to remain down to earth when everything else is up in the air."
"This is the age of bargain hunters. If it had been this way in biblical times, we'd probably have been offered another commandment free if we had accepted the first ten."