Written By: Judson D. Hale Sr. Editor Emeritus February 21, 2024 Share For daily wit & wisdom, sign up for the Almanac newsletter. Email Address Body …though the people on the receiving end probably didn’t think so.“He has no enemies but is intensely disliked by his friends.” –Oscar Wilde, Irish dramatist (1854–1900)“He is not only dull himself, he is the cause of dullness in others.” –Samuel Johnson, British writer (1709–84)Read Next Cloudy Crystal Ball: 16 Predictions That Didn’t Quite Come True How to Be a Genius The Forgotten History of Father’s Day “He loves nature in spite of what it did to him.” –Forrest Tucker, American actor (1919–86)“He has van Gogh’s ear for music.” –Billy Wilder, American film director (1906–2002)“He is a self-made man and worships his creator.”–John Bright, British politician (1811–89)“He had delusions of adequacy.” –Walter Kerr, American critic and writer (1913–96)“He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.” –Winston Churchill, British prime minister (1874–1965)“He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary.” –William Faulkner, American writer (1897–1962)“He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up.” –Paul Keating, Australian prime minister (b. 1944)Which of these insults do you think is the “best” of the lot? Share your comment below! Amusements About The Author Judson D. Hale Sr. Editor Emeritus Jud Hale is the Editor Emeritus of The Old Farmer’s Almanac; Jud was the 12th editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac (since 1792!) and joined the parent company Yankee Publishing in 1958 as an Assistant E... Read More from Judson D. Hale Sr. More Like This Cloudy Crystal Ball: 16 Predictions That Didn't Quite Come True How to Be a Genius The Forgotten History of Father’s Day Baby Names: A Short History and Trends What to Do During a Long Sermon The History of Shaving and Beards Comments Add a Comment 📣The Gardening Club Just Got Better! 3 Deliveries, 10% Store Discount, and more!Learn More
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