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The Quotable Will Rogers
I ain't gonna to lie to you. Usually when somebody tells you that, it means they are about to lie like a dog. Well, here's the Joe Carter knows more about the late great Will Rogers than anybody else in the known world and parts of Oklahoma. Larry Gatlin of the Gatlin Brothers, star of the touring production of The Will Rogers A Life in Revue. Will Rogers captured the hearts of Americans with his thoughtful political humor; his dedication to country, family and friends; and his amazing ability to speak truth to life's fundamentals. In this delightful new biography, author Joseph Carter covers the details of Rogers's family history, the many milestones in his professional life, and America's fascination with this incredible figure. Rogers's famous quotes and quips are woven throughout the book, making it a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish. Learn the fascinating history of Will Rogers, and have his most memorable quotes collected in one "A man learns by two things. One is reading. The other is associating with smarter people." "We don't have to worry about anything. No nation in the history of the world was ever sitting as pretty. If we want anything, all we have to do is go and buy it on credit." "We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others." "Remember, write to your Congressman. Even if he can't read, write to him." "It takes nerve to be a Democrat, but it takes money to be a Republican." "Best doctor in the world is the Veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what's the matter. He's just got to know. " "Parades should be classed as a nuisance and participants should be subject to a term in prison. Even the people in them hate them." "Ain't it funny how many hundreds of thousands of soldiers we can recruit with nerve? But we can't find one politician in a million with backbone."
- GenresHumor
96 pages, Hardcover
First published December 15, 2005
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Will Rogers
131 books154 followersPeople noted wry homespun commentary of American humorist William Penn Adair Rogers, known as Will, on society and politics.
This Cherokee cowboy, comedian, vaudeville performer, and actor fathered Will Rogers Jr., the congressman and veteran of World War II.
A mother bore Rogers, known as favorite son of Oklahoma, into a prominent family. This world-famous figure traveled around the world three times, made 50 silent films and 21 "talkie" movies, and wrote more than four thousand nationally-syndicated newspaper columns.
The American people adored Rogers, the top-paid movie star in Hollywood at the time before the mid-1930s. Rogers died with aviator Wiley Post, whose small airplane crashed near Barrow, Alaska territory.
This Cherokee cowboy, comedian, vaudeville performer, and actor fathered Will Rogers Jr., the congressman and veteran of World War II.
A mother bore Rogers, known as favorite son of Oklahoma, into a prominent family. This world-famous figure traveled around the world three times, made 50 silent films and 21 "talkie" movies, and wrote more than four thousand nationally-syndicated newspaper columns.
The American people adored Rogers, the top-paid movie star in Hollywood at the time before the mid-1930s. Rogers died with aviator Wiley Post, whose small airplane crashed near Barrow, Alaska territory.
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January 31, 2021
For fans of Will Rogers let's just say I'm glad he never met me. Will Rogers talking to an Indian Chief telling him credit is an incredible invention. It allows you to buy things you don't want with money you don't have. No one could relay the truth as well as he and Mark Twain.
January 13, 2018
Love Will Rogers and his humor still works.
December 23, 2023
The quotes of Will Rogers are still as relevant today as they were in the 1920s and 1930s. Politics have not changed.
November 26, 2020
"The more learned a man is, the less consideration he has for another man's belief." "The minute a fellow gets into the chamber of commerce, he quits mowing his own lawn."
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July 27, 2011Before going to his memorial museum in Oklahoma, I honestly didn't know anything about Will Rogers except that he was famous and rode a horse. What a great man I was missing out on! He was a fascinating character with an amazing life story. This is a great little book that dedicates about 50 pages to his biography and 50 more to thoughtful, funny, poignant quotes from the man. He died too soon about 80 years ago and I'm struck by how many of his thoughts are still applicable today. I recommend this book to everyone!
December 22, 2016
Witty and still very appropriate. Only problem I had was its structure.
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