Poor George. He can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A self-deprecating joke about the speaker's tendency to speak impulsively or awkwardly.
- In plain terms
- I joke about my habit of saying the wrong thing.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge personal flaws with humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is self-deprecating humor appropriate?
- How do you recover from a gaffe?
Another view
Self-mockery can undermine perceived authority.
More from George H. W. Bush
The sort of man who steps out of the shower to take a piss.
Permalink to quote #34 This is like the WWF for smart people.
Permalink to quote #33 You can't negotiate with the Terrorist.
Permalink to quote #32
Related quotes
'Pi: I repeat myself endlessly; this is because I have something to say.'
Paul JJ PayackPaul JJ Payack quote #1 If I reprehend anything in this world, it is the use of my oracular tongue, and a nice derangement of epitaphs!
Richard Brinsley SheridanRichard Brinsley Sheridan quote #12 I am paying for this microphone!
Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan quote #14