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Andy Rooney was an American writer renowned for his sharp wit and humor. He was a regular contributor to '60 Minutes' on CBS, where he shared his opinions and observations on a wide range of topics. Rooney's writing style was characterized by its conversational tone and his ability to find humor in everyday situations.

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“Most of us believe everyone has a right to his own opinion - as long as it agrees with ours.”

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“Believing is such a comfort that it's hard to give up a belief just because it isn't true.”

Giving Believe Hard Belief Comfort Giving Up

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“I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not some governmental stooge with a bad comb-over who wants to give it away to crack addicts for squirting out babies.”

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Book:Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit

Source: Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit

“I'm already suspicious of anyone who thinks he or she is smart enough to be president. You'd have to have some ego to believe that about yourself.”

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“I did not believe in the war. I thought it was wrong to go into any war. And I got to the war, and saw the Germans, and I changed my mind. I decided we were right going into World War II.”

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“People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe.”

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Book:Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit

Source: Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit

“I don't differentiate much, except in degree, between people who believe in religion from those who believe in astrology, magic or the supernatural.”

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Book:Sincerely, Andy Rooney

Source: Sincerely, Andy Rooney

“We all ought to understand we're on our own. Believing in Santa Claus doesn't do kids any harm for a few years but it isn't smart for them to continue waiting all their lives for him to come down the chimney with something wonderful. Santa Claus and God are cousins.”

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Book:Sincerely, Andy Rooney

Source: Sincerely, Andy Rooney

“I'd be more willing to accept religion, even if I didn't believe it, if I thought it made people nicer to each other but I don't think it does.”

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Book:Sincerely, Andy Rooney

Source: Sincerely, Andy Rooney

“I know a lot of you believe that most people in the news business are liberal. Let me tell you, I know a lot of them, and they were almost evenly divided this time. Half of them liked Senator Kerry; the other half hated President Bush.”

People Knows Believe President Half News Let Me Hated Divided Senators President Bush Other Half

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“Democrats believe people are basically good but must be saved from themselves by the government. Republicans believe people are basically bad but they'll be okay if they're left alone.”

People Ifs Believe Government Politics Left Republican Okay Democrat Saved Left Alone

Author:Andy Rooney

About the Author

Born: January 14, 1919
Died: November 4, 2011
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 252

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