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."

“A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.”

— W. C. Fields

Money

All Quotes by W. C. Fields

“Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water.”

— W. C. Fields

Food

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

— W. C. Fields

Humor

“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

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

— W. C. Fields

Food

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

— W. C. Fields

Family

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

— W. C. Fields

Food

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

— W. C. Fields

Women

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

— W. C. Fields

Home

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

— W. C. Fields

Equality

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

— W. C. Fields

Death

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

— W. C. Fields

Death

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

— W. C. Fields

Funny

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

— W. C. Fields

Experience

“No doubt exists that all women are crazy it's only a question of degree.”

— W. C. Fields

Women

“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

“The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.”

— W. C. Fields

Best

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

— W. C. Fields

Politics

“A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.”

— W. C. Fields

Money

“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

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

— W. C. Fields

Trust