There’s something satisfying about a well-crafted one-liner.

No long build-up. No complicated punchline. Just a quick, clever twist that makes you chuckle — and perhaps nod in recognition.

From the realities of ageing to the mysteries of waistlines and politics, these classic zingers remind us that a sharp sense of humour is one thing the years can actually improve.

Here are a few guaranteed to raise a smile.

Always wanted to be a procrastinator, but never got around to it.

My friend has kleptomania, but when it gets bad, he takes something for it.

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ark – professionals built the Titanic.

Love is grand – divorce is a hundred grand.

Politicians and napes have one thing in common: they should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

One of life’s mysteries – how can a one kilo box of candy make a person gain five kilos?

Time may be a great healer, but it’s also a lousy beautician.

Age doesn’t always bring wisdom – sometimes age comes alone.

Life not only begins at forty, it begins to show.