Quotes by Tom Lehrer

Explore a curated collection of 11 quotes by Tom Lehrer. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

If after hearing my songs just one human being is inspired to say something nasty to a friend or perhaps to strike a lov — Tom Lehrer
I don’t think this kind of thing [satire] has an impact on the unconverted, frankly. It’s not even preaching to the conv — Tom Lehrer
Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. — Tom Lehrer
I am never forget the day I first meet the great Lobachevsky.In one word he told me secret of success in mathematics:Pla — Tom Lehrer
It's a sobering thought: When Mozart was my age he had been dead for two years. — Tom Lehrer
I know that thete are people who do not love their fellow man and I hate people like that! — Tom Lehrer
It is a sobering thought that when Mozart was my age he had been dead for two years. — Tom Lehrer
Laughter is involuntary. If it's funny you laugh. — Tom Lehrer
My last public performance for money was in 1967. For free, it was 1972, with the exception of two little one-shot, one- — Tom Lehrer
Political satire became obsolete when they awarded Henry Kissinger the Nobel Peace Prize. — Tom Lehrer
Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel peace prize. — Tom Lehrer