Will Rogers was a renowned American actor, humorist, writer, and aviator, born on November 4, 1879, and died on August 15, 1935. He gained widespread acclaim for his unique sense of humor and wisdom, becoming an important figure in American culture during the 20th century.
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“The more learned a man is the less consideration he has for another man’s belief.”
“The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it in your back pocket.”
“you can't say civilization dont advance, in every war they kill you in a new way”
“Congress didn't vote on the bills, they just wave at them as they go by.”
“The only thing that can stop hair falling out is the floor.”
Source: Will Rogers Says...Favorite Quotations
“You know, everybody's ignorant, just on different subjects.”
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”
“Even if you are on the right track, but just sit there, you will still get run over.”
“My ancestors didn’t come over on the Mayflower, but they met ‘em at the boat.”
“Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.”
Source: Will Rogers' Weekly Articles: The Coolidge Years, 1927-1929
“There isn't any finer folks living than a Republican that votes the Democratic ticket.”
Source: Will Rogers Speaks: Over 1,000 Timeless Quotations for Public Speakers (writers, Politicians, Comedians, Browsers ...)
Source: Will Rogers Speaks: Over 1,000 Timeless Quotations for Public Speakers (writers, Politicians, Comedians, Browsers ...)
“Communism is like prohibition, it is a good idea, but it won't work.”
“Golf is a wonderful exercise. You can stand on your feet for hours, watching somebody else putt.”
“Golf is good for the soul. You get so mad at yourself you forget to hate your enemies.”
“Broad-minded is just another way of saying a fellow is too lazy to form an opinion.”
Source: Will Rogers' Weekly Articles: The Hoover Years, 1929-1931
“Fanatical religion driven to a certain point is almost as bad as none at all, but not quite.”
Source: There's Not a Bathing Suit in Russia & Other Bare Facts
Source: The Writings of Will Rogers
Source: The Will Rogers book
“She was so ugly she could make a mule back away from an oat bin.”
“Politicians, after all, are not over a year behind public opinion.”
Source: Will Rogers' Weekly Articles: The Harding
Source: Will Rogers Speaks: Over 1,000 Timeless Quotations for Public Speakers (writers, Politicians, Comedians, Browsers ...)
“A king can stand people's fighting but he can't last long if people start thinking.”
Source: Will Rogers' Weekly Articles: The Harding
“I would rather be the man who bought the Brooklyn Bridge than the man who sold it.”
Source: Will Rogers Speaks: Over 1,000 Timeless Quotations for Public Speakers (writers, Politicians, Comedians, Browsers ...)
Source: Will Rogers' Weekly Articles: The Roosevelt Years, 1933-1935
“Things will get better - despite our efforts to improve them.”
“America is a land of opportunity and don't ever forget it.”
Source: Will Rogers' Daily Telegrams: The Hoover years, 1931-1933
“America is a great country, but you can't live in it for nothing.”