Street Philosopher Gifts

'The problem is I can't tell the difference between a deeply wise, intuitive nudge from the Universe and one of my own bone-headed ideas!'

Government 101 - Do not walk.

My only skill is taking tests.

"That's what I love about New York—people leave you alone."

Beggar's sign: 'No common sense, but a wonderful test taker.'

'Excuse me, Sir - I wonder if you'd mind helping me with a survey....?'

'Of course, you can't pleasure all of the people all of the time.'

"Yeah, this is some great corner - you wouldn't believe the cap rate."

'I'm rich beyond my wildest dreams. Luckily, my dreams aren't that wild.'

'I think this 'debt-free living' is over-rated.'

'Everyone has their purpose in God's plan my son. Yours is to be a pain in the arse.'

Change is good! Can you spare some?

'Nothing like being your own boss, huh?'

'He's the homeless one - I'm just living my life.'

'...if we ain't got homes why should anyone...'

Feed a fever.

Drop outs are unidentified failing objects.

'STILL working with all those family allowances?'

Youths encounter array of people with clipboards: 'There are so many undesirables on the streets these days.'

Everything Will Be Different When Things Change

"The street's lower than the sidewalk, dear."

"Do you have a minute for a problem whose solution has eluded humanity since the dawn of civilization?"

The End of Printed Matter Is Near.

Thank you for using 44th St. Have a nice day.

"Don't you remember me? During the blackout we slept on the same sidewalk."

"I'm down to a dollar eighty-seven, a key support level."

"It doesn't have to be a fancy cardboard box. We're only going to sleep in it."

"Ok,- 'Life', 'Love', 'The city in spring', - what else do you find intoxicating?''

"The things we know, they don't teach in business school.''

"This wine is excellent paired with exhaust fumes.''

"Really? If I had a law degree I'd be panhandling by the Courthouse.''

A panhandler with a sign that reads "A portion of the proceeds goes to him" and an arrow that points to another panhandler.

"I found that the harder I worked the thirstier I got."

"I'm jealous of whomever he thinks we are..."

Mmmm... Eminently palatable yet slightly robust. And no corkage fee!