What are the top ten quotes from The Simpsons?

The Simpsons remains one of the most popular shows on television even after 22 seasons. The wit and wisdom of Homer, Marge, Bart et al has provided many laughs and a fair amount of insight into the world in which people live. This article provides the best quotes from Matt Groening's creation.

On alcohol

"Beer: the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems."
Homer distils the core of his wisdom.

On philsophy

"The three little sentences that will get you through life. Number 1: Cover for me. Number 2: Oh, good idea, Boss! Number 3: It was like that when I got here."
Homer quotes from the little book of getting away with things at a nuclear power plant.

On war

"Contrary to what you've just seen, war is neither glamorous nor fun. There are no winners, only losers. There are no good wars, with the following exceptions: The American Revolution, World War II, and the Star Wars Trilogy."
Bart doles out a history lesson.

On food

"I brought you a tuna sandwich. They say it's brain food. I guess because there's so much dolphin in it, and you know how smart they are."
Marge knows her way around a kitchen.

On literature

"Books are useless! I only ever read one book, To Kill A Mockingbird, and it gave me absolutely no insight on how to kill mockingbirds! Sure it taught me not to judge a man by the colour of his skin…but what good does that to me?"
Homer prefers the TV to reading.

On self-esteem

"Well, I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt."
Moe sums up his qualities.

On education

"Lisa, one of the hardest jobs I have is throwing cold water on young children's dreams. Ralph, you're not a kangaroo."
Principal Skinner explains the harsh realities of his job.

On religion

"I'm no theologian. I don't know who or what God is. All I know is he's more powerful than Mom and Dad put together."
Lisa knows that there is a power even beyond Homer and Marge.

On the French

"Bonjour, you cheese-eating surrender monkeys."
Groundskeeper Willie's view is one of the most famous of Simpsons' quotes.

On how to be a billionaire

"I could crush him like an ant. But it would be too easy. No, revenge is a dish best served cold. I'll bide my time until ... Oh, what the hell. I'll just crush him like an ant."
Mr Burns' quotes usually demonstrate the ruthless side of Springfield's richest man