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Will Rogers

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Will Rogers (1879–1935) was an American humorist, actor, and social commentator who became one of the most beloved public figures of the early 20th century. Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite Son," Rogers used his folksy humor and common-sense observations to comment on politics and everyday life in a way that transcended party lines.

“This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer.”

— Will Rogers

Government

All Quotes by Will Rogers

“America is becoming so educated that ignorance will be a novelty. I will belong to the select few.”

— Will Rogers

Education

“The time to save is now. When a dog gets a bone, he doesn't go out and make a down payment on a bigger bone. He buries the one he's got.”

— Will Rogers

Time

“Politics is applesauce.”

— Will Rogers

Politics

“Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.”

— Will Rogers

Best

“If you want to be successful, it's just this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.”

— Will Rogers

Love

“On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.”

— Will Rogers

Government

“Instead of giving money to found colleges to promote learning, why don't they pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting anybody from learning anything? If it works as good as the Prohibition one did, why, in five years we would have the smartest race of people on earth.”

— Will Rogers

Good

“If you can build a business up big enough, it's respectable.”

— Will Rogers

Business

“Ohio claims they are due a president as they haven't had one since Taft. Look at the United States, they have not had one since Lincoln.”

— Will Rogers

Government

“It's not what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts.”

— Will Rogers

Business

“Make crime pay. Become a lawyer.”

— Will Rogers

Legal

“The more that learn to read the less learn how to make a living. That's one thing about a little education. It spoils you for actual work. The more you know the more you think somebody owes you a living.”

— Will Rogers

Education

“There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.”

— Will Rogers

Men

“Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.”

— Will Rogers

Life

“Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.”

— Will Rogers

Government

“I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”

— Will Rogers

Government

“We are all here for a spell, get all the good laughs you can.”

— Will Rogers

Good

“Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.”

— Will Rogers

Funny

“We don't seem to be able to check crime, so why not legalize it and then tax it out of business?”

— Will Rogers

Business

“Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock.”

— Will Rogers

Art