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Good-Natured Quotes

Quotes on good-natured people

One quote fondly compares a good-natured father to a classic screen persona, Always cheerful no matter the circumstance.

For if there is anything to one's praise, it is foolish vanity to be gratified at it, and if it is abuse - why one is always sure to hear of it from one damned good-natured friend or another!

Quotes by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

My father was so good-natured and had such a happy disposition. I've always confused him with Jimmy Stewart. So, think Jimmy Stewart. That's my dad.

Quotes by Jane Pauley

One forgives the critic - perhaps - but never the good-natured friend.

Quotes by James Payn

I like to think I'm a pretty good-natured guy and pretty civil and probably not ever truly guilty in any serious way of any legal infractions.

Quotes by Gregory Maguire

Abuse Quotes

I grew up on the old EC comic books before the Comics Code in North American and with all sort of good-natured fun. I never had nightmares I think because all of the old horror stuff that I was exposed...

Quotes by George A. Romero

When anybody goes to L.A. from London, there's always this slight sense of, 'What are you doing? Who do you think you are? It's never gonna happen.' It's the classic, good-natured British cynicism.

Quotes by Ed Weeks

The president's poking fun at himself over what goes down. I thought it was a good-natured performance. It made him look good. But he certainly doesn't disguise the record on weapons of mass destruction. And you feel like saying to...

Quotes by Brit Hume

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a good-natured father described in these quotes?
One quote fondly compares a father's cheerful, good-natured disposition to a classic screen persona, always warm regardless of circumstance.
Do any quotes suggest a downside to being good-natured?
Yes, one quote notes the irony that a good-natured friend's gentle honesty can sting more than a Critic's harsher words.
How does vanity relate to being good-natured according to these quotes?
One quote suggests it's foolish vanity to feel flattered by praise, since criticism from a good-natured friend is just as certain to follow.
Does anyone describe themselves as good-natured?
Yes, one quote describes the speaker as a pretty good-natured, civil person, generally not prone to serious trouble.
What theme ties these good-natured quotes together?
They explore how a cheerful disposition is valued, yet still carries its own complicated relationship with honesty and criticism.

Others note the irony that a good-natured friend can be harder to forgive than a Critic, since their gentle honesty stings differently.