Quotes by Franklin Pierce Adams

Franklin Pierce Adams

Franklin Pierce Adams

American columnist, well known by his initials F.P.A., and wit

Lived from: 1881 - 1960

Category: Media | Poets (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited States

Born: 15 november 1881 Died: 23 march 1960

  • When the political columnists say 'Every thinking man' they mean themselves, and when candidates appeal to 'Every intelligent voter' they mean everybody who is going to vote for them.
  • There are plenty of good five cent cigars in the country. The trouble is they cost a quarter.

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  • Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody.
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  • Hast thou virtue? Acquire also the graces and beauties of virtue.
    Poor Richard
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  • I find that a great part of the information I have, was acquired by looking up something and finding something else on the way.
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  • Ninety-two percent of the stuff told you in confidence you couldn't get anyone else to listen to.
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  • There are plenty of good five cent cigars in the country. The trouble is they cost a quarter.
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  • To err is human; to forgive, infrequent.
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  • Too much truth is uncouth.
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  • What this country needs is a good five cent cigar.
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  • When the political columnists say 'Every thinking man' they mean themselves, and when candidates appeal to 'Every intelligent voter' they mean everybody who is going to vote for them.
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What are the most famous quotes from Franklin Pierce Adams?

The two most famous quotes from Franklin Pierce Adams are:

  • "Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody."
  • "Hast thou virtue? Acquire also the graces and beauties of virtue."

When did Franklin Pierce Adams live?

Franklin Pierce Adams was born in 1881 and died in the year 1960.