Top 10 Quotes by Will Rogers

Will Rogers (1879–1935) was an American humorist, actor, and social commentator, known for his insightful and witty observations on American society and politics. Born in Oklahoma, he started his career as a vaudeville performer, showcasing his skills as a cowboy and rope trick artist. Rogers gained widespread fame through his newspaper columns, radio broadcasts, and films, where he combined humor with homespun wisdom. His folksy style and plain-spoken critiques resonated with many Americans during the early 20th century. Rogers died in a plane crash in Alaska in 1935, but his legacy as a beloved humorist and cultural icon endures.

Top 10 Quotes by Will Rogers

1. "Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
— Will Rogers

2. "Never miss a good chance to shut up."
— Will Rogers

3. "Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people that they don't like."
— Will Rogers

4. "Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else."
— Will Rogers

5. "All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance."
— Will Rogers

6. "I never met a man that I didn't like."
— Will Rogers

7. "When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car."
— Will Rogers

8. "A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people."
— Will Rogers

9. "If stupidity got us in this mess, how come it can't get us out."
— Will Rogers

10. "I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts."
— Will Rogers