A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect, sometimes producing an anticlimax.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on the list.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 War does not determine who is right – only who is left.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Evening news is where they begin with ‘Good evening’, and then proceed to tell you why it isn’t.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station…<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Some people are like Slinkys … not really good for anything, but you can’t help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted pay checks.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says “If an emergency, notify:” I put “DOCTOR”.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Hospitality:\u00a0 making your guests feel like they’re at home, even if you wish they were.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 I discovered I scream the same way whether I’m about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 You’re never too old to learn something stupid.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever.<\/p>\n
\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0 A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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