Funny Quotes part 2

Humor finds its presence in all spheres of life. It is amusing to realize that many people see the lighter side of things however the situation gets serious and complicated. Celebrities, politicians, icons, and other famous people find their way to our humor through funny quotes that are attributed to them.

Through the years, funny quotes have been compiling from all walks of life. It could be interesting to note that you could easily group and categorize such quotes for faster and more organized retrieval. Are you experiencing a serious situation in life? Find comic relief that would bring about little doses of smiles into your heart through the following funny quotes from famous people. Let them serve as light-weight but effective inspiration.

Will Rogers (American actor-comedian during early 20th century): "Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else." Nobody could contest the reality behind this simple but amusing statement. Some things and situations may seem funny to us when they happen to other people but when we are confronted by the same instances, we may find them very serious that we could hardly smile about those.

Oscar Wilde (Irish writer, 19th century): "There are two tragedies in life: one is not getting one wants, and the other is getting it." In many instances, people consider inability to get what they want in life as a tragedy. Interestingly, in some instances, some people consider getting their wants also as tragedy because it may come ironically in a situation that would make it look more like a misfortune rather than a blessing. This quote could console people who do not always achieve what they want in life.

From an unknown source: "Live each day as if it is your last. One of these days, you would be right." This quote is apparently an interesting take about life and death. It comes more as an advice to enjoy life while people could do so.

Through the years, every section of the society has become a subject for many comical quotes. It is interesting that as generations pass, some funny quotes never leave their mark. Here are some of those pertaining to men, women, and their relationships.

Maryon Pearson (wife of Canada's 14th Prime Minister, Lester Bowles Pearson): "Behind each successful man is a surprised woman." This is an obvious take on the cliché, "Behind every successful man is a woman". Interestingly, it comes from a wife of a famous politician. Thus, the quote has always been subject to controversy as it could be interpreted to signify a relationship between a husband and a wife.

Helen Rowland (American journalist during the first half of the 20th century): "Never trust a husband who is too far; never trust a bachelor who is too near." The quote is an interesting take about relationships, especially long-distance ones. It also warns women against single guys who get too close (and intimate) to them.

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