Quotes by Will Rogers

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.


Being a hero is about the shortest-lived profession on earth.


I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat.


I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they do today.


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.


The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter-he's got to just know.


There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.


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


Rumor travels faster, but it don't stay put as long as truth.


There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education.