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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.

“I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.”

— Will Rogers

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All Quotes by Will Rogers

“The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them.”

— Will Rogers

Time

“The best way out of a difficulty is through it.”

— Will Rogers

Best

“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

“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

“A fool and his money are soon elected.”

— Will Rogers

Money

“The United States never lost a war or won a conference.”

— Will Rogers

War

“I guess there is nothing that will get your mind off everything like golf. I have never been depressed enough to take up the game, but they say you get so sore at yourself you forget to hate your enemies.”

— Will Rogers

Sports

“There's only one thing that can kill the movies, and that's education.”

— Will Rogers

Education

“You can't say civilization don't advance... in every war they kill you in a new way.”

— Will Rogers

War

“The worst thing that happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don't let it get the best of you.”

— Will Rogers

Best

“I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.”

— Will Rogers

Funny

“If you ever injected truth into politics you have no politics.”

— Will Rogers

Politics

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

— Will Rogers

Business

“It's easy being a humorist when you've got the whole government working for you.”

— Will Rogers

Government

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

— Will Rogers

Government

“It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for.”

— Will Rogers

Good

“A remark generally hurts in proportion to its truth.”

— Will Rogers

Truth

“If you make any money, the government shoves you in the creek once a year with it in your pockets, and all that don't get wet you can keep.”

— Will Rogers

Government

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

— Will Rogers

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