“People fear what they don’t understand and hate what they can’t conquer”
"People fear what they don't understand/know" ("fear of the unknown") has been cited in print since at least the 1910s and is of no specific authorship. The saying has been…
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“People first, then money, then things”
"People first, then money, then things" is a saying that has been printed on many images.American author, financial advisor and motivational speaker Suze Orman trademarked the saying and…
“People get hired for what they know and fired for who they are”
"'People are hired for what they know and fired for who they are.' Ed Ryan" was printed in the book How to Get Rich -- By the Book (1996) by John F. Beehner. People are hired…
“People getting off house arrest now must really be pissed off” (2019–20 coronavirus pandemic)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in home lockdowns -- similar to house arrest. "I JUST got off house arrest, if we go on a state wide lock down ima be pissed" was posted on…
“People give their lives just so that a few fat cats can make a killing”
The Sicilian American mobster Sam Giancana (1908-1975), according to the documentary JFK to 9/11: Everything Is a Rich Man's Trick (2014), said: "People give their lives just so that a…
“People go to a restaurant for the food, but come back for the service”
"People go to a restaurant for the food, but come back for the service" is a popular restaurant adage. Many restaurants serve good food, but the restaurant that also provides good service…
“People go to Weight Watchers to learn their lessens”
"People go to Weight Watchers to learn their lessens" is a pun on "learn their lessons." The dieting joke joke was cited in the newsgroup rec.humor in 1996. Google Groups:…
“People have become so brainwashed that they think health comes from masks and needles”
The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in the wearing of face masks and vaccines. "people have become so brainwashed that they think health comes from masks & needles" was…
“People laugh at my car because it’s ugly and green. But at least I avocado”
An "avocado" pun is: "People laugh at my car because it's ugly and green. But at least I avocado (have a car, though)." "He may be small and green, but he does…
“People like hard work when they are paying someone else to do it”
"Most people like hard work. Particularly when they are paying for it" was written by American humorist Franklin P. Jones in the Saturday Evening Post in 1954. "People like hard work…
“People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do”
"Men/People may doubt what you say, but they will (always) believe what you do" means that actions count for more than just talk. The saying has been credited to American military officer…
“People must not cough near you, they must cough far away…” (“far cough”)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made people socially distance and wear face masks. "Far cough" ("fuck off") was a popular joke. "Far cough" has been cited in print…
“People need to stop putting flyers on my car. I don’t want to see the band ‘Parking Violation’”
"People need to stop putting flyers on my car. I don't want to see a band called 'Parking Violation' at the 'Courthouse'" is a jocular line about parking tickets…
“People need to understand the difference between wants and needs. I want abs but I need ice cream”
"People need to understand the difference between wants and needs. I want abs but I need ice cream" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. wants amirite 5:14 PM · Aug…
“People never tell you when it’s their first rodeo, but are eager to inform you when it’s not”
“This ain’t my first rodeo” (or "This is not my first rodeo") is a popular saying. The saying almost always uses the negative in discussing a first rodeo. This was posted on Reddit…
“People not liking you isn’t oppression”
"People not liking you isn't oppression" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Some people think that everyone must like them and agree with their opinions. "People…
“People of quality do not fear equality”
"Men/People of quality don't fear equality" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This message has been painted on signs at women's rights marches and LGBTQ pride…
“People of quality don’t fear equality”
"Men/People of quality don't fear equality" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This message has been painted on signs at women's rights marches and LGBTQ pride…
“People often ask me why I wanted to be a film editor. Well, to cut a long story short”
"To cut a long story short" is a common conversational expression. "When I was asked at the job interview 'Why do you want to be a Film Editor?' I replied 'Well, to…
“People often say ‘icy’ is the easiest word to spell and, looking at it now, I see why”
"The phrase ‘i see why’ forms the letters I, C, and Y, which, when put together, spell the word’ icy’. this world is full of beauty" is an observation that was posted on Twitter…