W. C. Fields

W. C. Fields

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W. C. Fields, an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer, is widely remembered for insights that continue to resonate with readers everywhere. Their reputation for W lends every quote an extra layer of authority. Browse 32 quotes by W. C. Fields that cover ground from Women, Funny, Food, Money, and Life. Here is a taste of their wisdom: "The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep."

“It's morally wrong to allow a sucker to keep his money.”

— W. C. Fields

Money

All Quotes by W. C. Fields

“You can't trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it.”

— W. C. Fields

Trust

“There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation.”

— W. C. Fields

Time

“If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There's no point in being a damn fool about it.”

— W. C. Fields

Success

“All the men in my family were bearded, and most of the women.”

— W. C. Fields

Family

“Set up another case bartender! The best thing for a case of nerves is a case of Scotch.”

— W. C. Fields

Best

“I never worry about being driven to drink I just worry about being driven home.”

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Home

“Show me a great actor and I'll show you a lousy husband. Show me a great actress, and you've seen the devil.”

— W. C. Fields

Great

“Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.”

— W. C. Fields

Humor

“It's morally wrong to allow a sucker to keep his money.”

— W. C. Fields

Money

“Sleep - the most beautiful experience in life - except drink.”

— W. C. Fields

Experience

“Women are like elephants. I like to look at 'em, but I wouldn't want to own one.”

— W. C. Fields

Women

“I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.”

— W. C. Fields

Funny

“Never try to impress a woman, because if you do she'll expect you to keep up the standard for the rest of your life.”

— W. C. Fields

Life

“Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.”

— W. C. Fields

Food

“I like children - fried.”

— W. C. Fields

Funny

“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.”

— W. C. Fields

Food

“When we have lost everything, including hope, life becomes a disgrace, and death a duty.”

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Death

“I am free of all prejudices. I hate every one equally.”

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Equality

“Hell, I never vote for anybody, I always vote against.”

— W. C. Fields

Politics

“Drown in a cold vat of whiskey? Death, where is thy sting?”

— W. C. Fields

Death