Euphemism Quotes

Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne. - Quentin Crisp

Euphemism is a euphemism for lying. - Bobbie Gentry

Asymmetrical warfare is a euphemism for terrorism, just like collateral damage is a euphemism for killing innocent civilians. - Alan Dershowitz

Any euphemism ceases to be euphemistic after a time and the true meaning begins to show through. It's a losing game, but we keep on trying. - Joseph Wood Krutch

And she's always writing a book. It's always the same book. Slander. Treason. How many euphemisms can you come up with for 'I Hate People'? ... And, believe it or not, there are a number of people who won't do the show with her. - Bill Maher

A composite is a euphemism for a lie. It's disorderly. It's dishonest and it's not journalism. - Fred Friendly