Irvin S. Cobb Quotes

A collection of quotes by Irvin S. Cobb.

Irvin S. Cobb was an American author and humorist born on June 23, 1876, in Paducah, Kentucky. Widely recognized for his witty and insightful writing style, Cobb authored numerous books, short stories, columns, and screenplays during his career. His works often revolved around Southern culture and humor, which earned him a reputation as one of the leading humorists of his time. Cobb's most famous works include "Old Judge Priest," "Cobb's Anatomy," and "Paths of Glory." He passed away on March 11, 1944, leaving behind a lasting literary legacy.

Middle age: when you begin to exchange your emotions for sym

Middle age: when you begin to exchange your emotions for symptoms.

As I understand it, sport is hard work for which you do not

As I understand it, sport is hard work for which you do not get paid.

Humor is merely tragedy standing on its head with its pants

Humor is merely tragedy standing on its head with its pants torn.

A funeral eulogy is a belated plea for the defense delivered

A funeral eulogy is a belated plea for the defense delivered after the evidence is all in.

A sudden violent jolt of it has been known to stop the victi

A sudden violent jolt of it has been known to stop the victim's watch, snap his suspenders and crack his glass eye right across.

Alcohol/alcoholism

You couldn't tell if she was dressed for an opera or an oper

You couldn't tell if she was dressed for an opera or an operation.

An epitaph is a belated advertisement for a line of goods th

An epitaph is a belated advertisement for a line of goods that has been discontinued.

If writers were good businessmen, they'd have too much sense

If writers were good businessmen, they'd have too much sense to be writers.

Authors & Writing