Quotes from Will Rogers (1879–1935)

You know, America celebrating for Washington — a man who was so truthful — seems kinder sacrilegious. A lot of lying Americans get together and celebrate. Americans celebrating a truthful man's birthday always reminds me of a snake charmer celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

Did you read what this writer dug up in George Washington's diary? I was so ashamed I sat up all night reading it. This should be a lesson to Presidents to either behave themselves or not to keep a diary.

The man with the best job in the country is the vice President. All he has to do is get up every morning and say, "How's the President?"

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.

The difference between a bandit and a patriot is a good press agent.

Everybody likes to hear it straight from the boss, even if you are going to get fired.