“Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.”

— Will Rogers, The Illiterate Digest (1924)

About Will Rogers

1879 – 1935

American humorist and entertainer, known for his newspaper columns and radio commentary.

“You know everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.”

“Heroing is one of the shortest-lived professions there is.”

“I never met a man I didn't like.”

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“Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.”

“I can resist everything except temptation.”

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“I have nothing to declare except my genius.”

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“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.”

“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

“Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as you please.”