Funny Quotes By Celebrities
We all know famous writers, philosophers, scientists, etc. and their respective work or theories. Famous people like Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Winston S. Churchill, etc. have also shared their wisdom through quotes and one-liners. But, not many of us know that these popular people also had a witty side to them. But these witty quotes by famous people showcase their hidden talent of creating humor with deep hidden meaning.
To stir emotions you just need appealing and convincing words no matter they sound funny or serious. If you have something meaningful to say even if it is biting but makes people smile eventually, people will accept and that’s what these famous individuals knew.
Here’s are a few quotes from well-known individuals in the world that carry deep meaning with a tinge of fun attached to them.
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Oscar Wilde was a famous Irish poet and playwright of the 19th Century. He is best remembered for his epigrams and plays. His novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray” was considered to be his best work.
One From The Great One
Did you know that ‘Dalai Lama’ is not a person but a title given by the Tibetan people to the foremost spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism?
The name “Dalai Lama” is a combination of the Mongolic word Dalai meaning “ocean” or “big” (translated as Gyatso in Tibetan) and the Tibetan word (bla-ma) meaning “master, guru”. The 14th and current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who lives as a refugee in India.
He Too Was Funny
Einstein had a great sense of humor. In one of his speeches on General Relativity, he started with “I suppose you think that if I know so much about gravity, why can’t I get my hair to lie down?”. As per another anecdote, once he had written a number of equations on the blackboard. When a student pointed out a mistake in one of the equations, Einstein pondered for a moment and said “ You’re right. Oh well I’m no Einstein”.
One More
Did you know that Einstein was supposedly slow to talk? He didn’t start speaking until at least age three. Part of Einstein’s charm was his disheveled look. In addition to his uncombed hair, one of Einstein’s peculiar habits was to never wear socks. To Einstein, socks were a pain because they often would get holes in them.
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Lucille Ball was an American actress, comedian and model. She was one of Hollywood’s greatest icons and a comedy legend with a perfect sense of timing to create humor.
She was the star of many sitcoms like I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, Here’s Lucy, as well as comedy television specials aired under the title The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour.
Hard Truth
Coco Chanel was a French fashion designer and businesswoman. She was a prolific fashion creator and namesake of the Chanel brand that she launched. She introduced a sporty, casual chic as the feminine standard of style. Her signature scent, Chanel No. 5, has become an iconic product.
A Philosopher’s Inner Voice
Did you know that Mark Twain’s real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens? Mark Twain was his pen name. He was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, and lecturer. He was lauded as the greatest humorist the United States has produced, and William Faulkner called him the father of American literature. We all know him for his famous novels ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
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A Writer’s Deep Thought
Sir Terry Pratchett was an English humorist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. He is best known for his Discworld series of 41 novels. Pratchett often wore large, black hats, a style described as “more that of an urban cowboy than city gent”.
Painting The Quotes
Well, who doesn’t know Pablo Picasso! But did you know that his father was also an artist and an art professor who gave up painting when Picasso was 13 years old because he felt his son was already a better painter than him? Pablo’s first word was “lapiz,” meaning pencil in Spanish. He completed his first painting when he was nine years old. Picasso was a great painter but he wasn’t a good student and he was frequently given detention.
Keeping The Message Subtle
We all know that fashion wasn’t a strong suit of Einstein. But one of the funny idiosyncrasies of this genius was that he never wore socks. He said he didn’t like wearing socks because they get holes.
New Definition To Impossible
If you know Winnie-the-pooh then you know A.A. Milne. Alan Alexander Milne was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various poems. Did you know that Pooh was originally named Edward? It was renamed later as Winnie after a Canadian black bear named Winnie, which was used as a military mascot in World War I.
Wright Is Right
Steven Wright is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his distinctly lethargic voice and slow, deadpan delivery. He’s also known to crack nonsensical jokes and one-liners with funny unrealistic situations. He’s one of the most acclaimed comic in the USA.
Oh Man!
Did you know it was Jim Carry who was the first choice for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow? Apparently, he was busy with the shoot of his movie ‘Bruce Almighty’ so he turned down the role. ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ might have been a very different movie had Jim Carrey accepted the role.
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