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Kin HubbardIntelligent people are always on the unpopular side of anything.

—  Kin Hubbard, 1868-1930, American cartoonist

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Arthur SchopenhauerIf God made this world, then i would not want to be the God. It is full of misery and distress that it breaks my heart.

—  Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788-1860, German philosopher

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Winston ChurchillHe has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

—  Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, British Prime Minister, Nobel 1953

     (on British Labour politician Stafford Cripps)

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Dwight EisenhowerNever waste a minute thinking about people you don't like.

—  Dwight Eisenhower, 1890-1969, American general & President

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Marlen DietrichWithout tenderness, a man is uninteresting.

—  Marlen Dietrich, 1901-1992, German-American actress

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Marlen DietrichMost women set out to try to change a man, and when they have changed him they do not like him.

—  Marlen Dietrich, 1901-1992, German-American actress

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Mahatma GandhiI like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.

—  Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian leader of independence

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EpicurusHe who is not satisfied with a little, is satisfied with nothing.

—  Epicurus, 341-270 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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Charles BaudelaireLet us beware of common folk, common sense, sentiment, inspiration, and the obvious.

—  Charles Baudelaire, 1821-1867, French poet

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Oscar LevantI don't drink. I don't like it. It makes me feel good.

—  Oscar Levant, 1906-1972, American pianist

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Abraham LincolnI do not like that man. I must get to know him better.

—  Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, American President

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Oscar WildeMorality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike.

—  Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900, Irish writer

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Charles BaudelaireBeing a useful man always seemed to me something very hideous.

—  Charles Baudelaire, 1821-1867, French poet

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H.L. MenckenI never lecture, not because I am shy or a bad speaker, but simply because I detest the sort of people who go to lectures and don't want to meet them.

—  H.L. Mencken, 1880-1956, American columnist & cultural critic

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George EliotI am not magnanimous enough to like people who speak to me without seeming to see me.

—  George Eliot, 1819-1880, English writer

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Oscar WildeThere are two ways of disliking poetry; one way is to dislike it, the other is to read Pope.

—  Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900, Irish writer

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Karl LagerfeldI'm never content with what I do. I live in a sort of permanent dissatisfaction. I think that's the secret to doing things well.

—  Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, German fashion designer

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Lenny BruceIf something about the human body disgusts you, the fault lies with the manufacturer.

—  Lenny Bruce, 1925-1966, American comedian

George EliotI don't make myself disagreeable; it is you who find me so. Disagreeable is a word that describes your feelings and not my actions.

—  George Eliot, 1819-1880, English writer

George EliotShe hates everything that is not what she longs for.

—  George Eliot, 1819-1880, English writer

George EliotI think I dislike what I don't like more than I like what I like.

—  George Eliot, 1819-1880, English writer

Marie von Ebner-EschenbachNowadays people are born to find fault. When they look at Achilles, they see only his heel.

—  Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, 1830-1916, German author of maxims

Orson WellesThere are three intolerable things in life: cold coffee, lukewarm champagne, and overexcited women.

—  Orson Welles, 1915-1985, American actor & film director

Gustave FlaubertWhat a horrible invention, the bourgeois, don’t you think?

—  Gustave Flaubert, 1821-1880, French writer

Jean RostandHatred, for those who do not hate, it is a bit like the smell of garlic for those who have not eaten it.

—  Jean Rostand, 1894-1977, French scientist & philosopher

Coco ChanelI invented my life by taking for granted that everything I did not like would have an opposite, which I would like.

—  Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, French fashion designer

Robert LowellTheir monument sticks like a fishbone in the city's throat.

—  Robert Lowell, 1917-1977, American poet

William Hazlitt Who likes not his business, his business likes not him.

—  William Hazlitt , 1778-1830, English essayist & critic

William Hazlitt Violent antipathies are always suspicious, and betray a secret affinity.

—  William Hazlitt , 1778-1830, English essayist & critic

Milan KunderaA person who longs to leave the place where he lives is an unhappy person.

—  Milan Kundera, 1929-2023, Czech writer

Marguerite YourcenarI hate defeats. Even the defeats of others.

—  Marguerite Yourcenar, 1903-1987, French writer

Leonardo da VinciNothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood.

—  Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519, Italian polymath & painter

Charles BukowskiLove is all right for those who can handle the psychic overload. It's like trying to carry a full garbage can on your back over a rushing river of piss.

—  Charles Bukowski, 1920-1994, American writer

Latin Quotes

Latin phraseIt does not please.

Non placet.

—  Latin phrase

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Funny Quotes

Mark TwainI do not like work even when someone else is doing it.

—  Mark Twain, 1835-1910, American writer

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Lou HoltzThey say a tie is like kissing your sister. I guess that is better than kissing your brother.

—  Lou Holtz, 1937-, American football coach

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Fred AllenCalifornia is a fine place to live - if you happen to be an orange.

—  Fred Allen, 1894-1956, American comedian

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Woody AllenI don’t think my family liked me. They put a live teddy bear in my crib.

—  Woody Allen, 1935-, American actor & film director

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Ashleigh BrilliantI have seen the future!
Go back!

—  Ashleigh Brilliant, 1933-, British cartoonist & epigrammatist

Ancient Greek

SophoclesNobody likes the man who brings bad news.

Στέργει γαρ ουδείς άγγελον κακών επών.

—  Sophocles, 496-406 BC, Ancient tragic poet ‐ Antigone

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AeschylusOh handicraft that I hate so much!

Ω πολλά μισηθείσα χειρωναξία!

—  Aeschylus, 525-456 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian ‐ Prometheus Bound

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Proverbs

Yiddish proverbThe bar owner loves the drunkard, but he wouldn’t give him his daughter in marriage.

—  Yiddish proverb

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Movie Quotes

Breathless (1960)If you don't like the sea... or the mountains... or the big city... then get stuffed!

—  from the film Breathless (1960)

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