Julius Caesar
Misheard Quote - The Ides Of March
Real Quote - The Brides Of March
We’ve all heard of the warning that Julius Caesar was given before his infamous death in 44 B.C.E. However, the true warning has sadly been lost. The real thing Caesar was told to be wary of was brides. Later that day he returned to his house and realized he had forgotten to take out the trash. Needless to say he slept on the couch that night.
Teddy Roosevelt
Misheard Quote - Speak Softly And Carry A Big Stick
Real Quote - Speak Softly And Carry A Big Brick
Why would someone want to use a stick to threaten smaller, poorer countries when you can use a brick. A brick is much more effective at persuading people, and Teddy loved “persuading people.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Misheard Quote - An Ounce Of Practice Is Worth A Thousand Words
Real Quote - An Ounce Of Practice Is Worth A Thousand Swords
While Gandhi was often portrayed as a pacifist who inspired many, including Martin Luther King Jr., to lead peaceful lives, the man was also a master swordsman. One day while training a particularly excitable student, Gandhi took the young man’s sword and said the inspiring words. The young man’s name was Jehan Buhan, who went on to win gold in Olympic Fencing after Gandhi’s death.
Abe Lincoln
Incomplete Quote - No Man Has Good Enough Memory To Be A Successful Liar
Full Quote - No Man Has Good Enough Memory To Be A Successful Liar Except My Crazy Ex
In the quest to portray Abe Lincoln in the best possible light, many historians leave out the second part of this quote. At the time Lincoln was locked in a legal battle with an ex, who demanded half of his hat collection. From his wording, we can only assume that the battle was not really going in Mr. Lincoln’s favor.
Confucius
Misheard Quote - Life Is Really Simple, But We Insist On Making It Hard
Real Quote - Life Is Really Simple, But My Mother-In-Law Insists On Making It Hard
Many people have bad experiences with their mother-in-laws. We can only assume that once people started listening to Confucius a little bit more, he had the quote written down differently in order to sound more wise.
Michelle Obama
Incomplete Quote - Success Is Only Meaningful And Enjoyable If It Feels Like Your Own
Full Quote - Success Is Only Meaningful And Enjoyable If It Feels Like Your Own, Regina
We can only assume that Obama, like many, was forced to carry a group project while her lazy group member was able to coast to a good grade. If only the last name was recorded so that this slacker could be suitably embarrassed.
