William Penn Adair Rogers was born on November 4, 1879, in Oologah, Oklahoma, United States. He was a famous American humorist, actor, and writer known for his work in vaudeville, Broadway, silent and sound films, radio, and newspaper columns. He rose to become one of the most beloved and highest-paid celebrities of his era. May these famous Will Rogers quotes and sayings offer you insights into his ideals that will guide you in your life's journey.
1. “Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.” – Will Rogers
2. “Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.” – Will Rogers
3. “If you want to be successful, it's just this simple: Know what you're doing. Love what you're doing. And believe in what you're doing.” – Will Rogers
4. “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” – Will Rogers
5. “It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble. It's what we know that ain't so.” – Will Rogers
6. “A successful outcome shows what hard work, perseverance and taking advantage of your opportunities will do for you.” – Will Rogers
7. “Never miss a good chance to shut up.” – Will Rogers
8. “A difference of opinion is what makes horse racing and missionaries.” – Will Rogers
9. “You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is.” – Will Rogers
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10. “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” – Will Rogers
11. “The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other.” – Will Rogers
12. “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers
13. “Mona Lisa is the only beauty who went through history and retained her reputation.” – Will Rogers
14. “There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
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15. “Don't let yesterday use up too much of today.” – Will Rogers
16. “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” – Will Rogers
17. “Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.” – Will Rogers
18. “The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.” – Will Rogers
19. “Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.” – Will Rogers
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20. “Nothing makes a man broad-minded like adversity.” – Will Rogers
21. “People's minds are changed through observation and not through argument.” – Will Rogers
22. “A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.” – Will Rogers
23. “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
24. “Anything important is never left to the vote of the people. We only get to vote on some man; we never get to vote on what he is to do.” – Will Rogers
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25. “Worrying is like paying on a debt that may never come due.” – Will Rogers
26. “Live your life in such a way that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.” – Will Rogers
27. “The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn't still be a farmer.” – Will Rogers
28. “There is nothing so stupid as the educated man if you get him off the thing he was educated in.” – Will Rogers
29. “America has the best politicians money can buy.” – Will Rogers
30. “Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.” – Will Rogers
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31. “The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back in your pocket.” – Will Rogers
32. “Liberty doesn't work as well in practice as it does in speeches.” – Will Rogers
33. “Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.” – Will Rogers
34. “If all politicians fished instead of spoke publicly, we would be at peace with the world.” – Will Rogers
35. “A stranger is just a friend I haven't met yet.” – Will Rogers
36. “This thing of being a hero, about the main thing to it is to know when to die.” – Will Rogers
37. “Be a politician; no training necessary.” – Will Rogers
38. “It's not what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts.” – Will Rogers
39. “Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to somebody else.” – Will Rogers
40. “Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.” – Will Rogers
41. “The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them.” – Will Rogers
42. “All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance.” – Will Rogers
43. “People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing.” – Will Rogers
44. “When ignorance gets started, it knows no bounds.” – Will Rogers
45. “Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like.” – Will Rogers
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2. “Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.” – Will Rogers
3. “If you want to be successful, it's just this simple: Know what you're doing. Love what you're doing. And believe in what you're doing.” – Will Rogers
4. “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” – Will Rogers
5. “It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble. It's what we know that ain't so.” – Will Rogers
6. “A successful outcome shows what hard work, perseverance and taking advantage of your opportunities will do for you.” – Will Rogers
7. “Never miss a good chance to shut up.” – Will Rogers
8. “A difference of opinion is what makes horse racing and missionaries.” – Will Rogers
9. “You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is.” – Will Rogers
11. “The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other.” – Will Rogers
12. “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers
13. “Mona Lisa is the only beauty who went through history and retained her reputation.” – Will Rogers
14. “There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” – Will Rogers
16. “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” – Will Rogers
17. “Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.” – Will Rogers
18. “The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.” – Will Rogers
19. “Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.” – Will Rogers
21. “People's minds are changed through observation and not through argument.” – Will Rogers
22. “A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.” – Will Rogers
23. “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
24. “Anything important is never left to the vote of the people. We only get to vote on some man; we never get to vote on what he is to do.” – Will Rogers
26. “Live your life in such a way that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.” – Will Rogers
27. “The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn't still be a farmer.” – Will Rogers
28. “There is nothing so stupid as the educated man if you get him off the thing he was educated in.” – Will Rogers
29. “America has the best politicians money can buy.” – Will Rogers
30. “Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.” – Will Rogers
More Will Rogers Quotes on Wisdom
31. “The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back in your pocket.” – Will Rogers
32. “Liberty doesn't work as well in practice as it does in speeches.” – Will Rogers
33. “Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.” – Will Rogers
34. “If all politicians fished instead of spoke publicly, we would be at peace with the world.” – Will Rogers
35. “A stranger is just a friend I haven't met yet.” – Will Rogers
36. “This thing of being a hero, about the main thing to it is to know when to die.” – Will Rogers
37. “Be a politician; no training necessary.” – Will Rogers
38. “It's not what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts.” – Will Rogers
39. “Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to somebody else.” – Will Rogers
40. “Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.” – Will Rogers
41. “The only time people dislike gossip is when you gossip about them.” – Will Rogers
42. “All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance.” – Will Rogers
43. “People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing.” – Will Rogers
44. “When ignorance gets started, it knows no bounds.” – Will Rogers
45. “Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like.” – Will Rogers
Share these Inspirational Will Rogers Quotes about Life with your friends, family, and loved ones to inspire them as well.