“No Jacket, No Tie, No Attitude” (The Mark)
"No jacket, no tie, no attitude" is the slogan of The Mark, a hotel at 25 East 77th Street. Most of the hotel guests wear clothes, however.…
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“No Jews need apply”
Jewish people faced discrimination in the United States -- even in New York City, where Jews are a significant part of the population. "No Jews need apply" appeard in New York City…
“No Judgements” (Crunch)
Crunch (a fitness club that began in the East Village) has the slogan "No Judgements." This is the English spelling and should be "No Judgments," but who are we to judge?…
“No justice, no peace, no racist police!”
"No justice, no peace!" has been cited in print since 1987 and was popularized by American Baptist minister and civil rights activist Al Sharpton. "No justice, no peace, no racist…
“No justice, no peace!”
Al Sharpton's supporters often shout: "No justice, no peace!" You'll hear it outside of courtrooms. It appears that the chant comes from the Howard Beach racial incidents of…
“No man escapes when freedom fails, the best men rot in filthy jails…”
Hiram Mann. a New York City attorney who died at age 83 in 1955, had these lines published in the Wall Street Journal in 1947: No man escapes When freedom fails,The best men rot in filthy jails;…
“No man goes before his time—unless the boss leaves early”
"No man goes before his time -- unless the boss has left early" is a jocular line that has been cited in print since at least 1952. Citations in 1952 and 1953 did not show the name of a…
“No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes”
"No husband/man has ever been shot while doing the dishes" is a humorous saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters, T-shirts and even kitchen aprons. The popular…
“No man in the world has more courage than the man who can stop after eating one peanut”
"No man in the world has more courage than the man who can stop after eating one peanut" is credited to American playwright Channing Pollock (1880-1946). His name is associated with the…
“No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that’s in the right and keeps on a-comin’”
"No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that's in the right and keeps on a-comin'" was the motto of Texas Ranger Bill McDonald (1852-1918). It later became a motto…
“No man is a failure who has friends” (proverb)
It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama film that is widely regarded as an American Christmas classic. In the ending, the protagonist's guardian angel inscribed…
“No man is an island. Manhattan is an island. Therefore, Manhattan is not a man.”
The English poet John Donne (1572-1631) is credited with the line, "no man is an island." Manhattan -- which starts with "man" -- is an island. A silly syllogism has been cited…
“No man is lonely while eating spaghetti, for it requires so much attention”
"No man is lonely while eating spaghetti, for it requires so much attention" is a quip from author Christopher Morley (1890-1957). The quotation is often attributed -- incorrectly -- to…
“No man is your friend, no man is your enemy, but every man is your teacher”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksConsecrated Common Sense: A Help to Happiness BookBy Nellie Olmsted LincolnSan Francisco, CA: N.O. Lincoln1926 Pg. 79:"No man is your friend, no man is…
“No man’s credit is as good as his money”
"No man's credit is as good as his money" is credited to E. W. Howe (1853-1937), who established and edited the Atchison (KS) Daily Globe. "No man's credit is as good at a…
“No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the Legislature is in session”
"No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the Legislature is in session" is a classic political phrase that popularly began with a New York court decision in 1866. The…
“No margin, no mission” (health care adage)
"No margin, no mission" began as a saying at Catholic and Presbyterian hospitals. The hospitals were owned by non-profits, but a hospital needed turn a profit ("margin") to…
“No masterpiece was ever created by a lazy artist”
"No masterpiece was ever created by a lazy artist" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. The quotation is frequently credited to Spanish surrealist painter…
“No matter who you vote for the bombs won’t stop”
"No matter who you vote for, the rich stay rich, the poor stay poor and the bombs never stop" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "No matter who you vote for, the rich…
“No matter how bad your day seems, just remember that someone out there has to clean the bathroom at Taco Bell”
The food at Taco Bell fast food restaurants can cause explosive diarrhea in many people. This was posted on X/Twitter and Facebook by caprice crane on April 27, 2012: "No matter how bad your…