Famous Quotes
One Friday morning, a teacher came up with a novel way to motivate her class. She told them that she would read a quote and the first student to correctly identify who said it would receive the rest of the day off.
She started with:
- This was England's finest hour.
Little Suzy instantly jumped up and said:
- Winston Churchill.
- Congratulations - said the teacher - you may go home early.
The teacher then said:
- Ask not what your country can do for you, but..
Before she could finish the quote, another young lady belts out:
- John F. Kennedy!
- Very good - says the teacher - you may go also.
Irritated that he has missed two golden opportunities, Little Johnny said:
- I wish those girls would just shut up.
Upon overhearing this comment, the outraged teacher demanded to know who said it. Johnny instantly rose to his feet and said:
- Bill Clinton. I'll see you Monday.