Franklin Pierce Adams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Franklin Pierce Adams.

Franklin Pierce Adams, also known as F.P.A., was an American journalist, columnist, and wit. Born on November 15, 1881, in Chicago, Illinois, he gained prominence as a columnist for the New York Evening Mail and the New York Tribune. Adams was widely admired for his sharp wit and humorous style of writing. He was a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of famous writers and intellectuals. Adams' columns often featured satirical commentary on politics, culture, and society. He passed away on March 23, 1960, leaving behind a legacy as a notable American humorist.

I find that a great part of the information I have, was acqu

I find that a great part of the information I have, was acquired by looking up something and finding something else on the way.

Franklin Pierce Adams

Knowledge

What this country needs is a good five cent cigar.

What this country needs is a good five cent cigar.

Franklin Pierce Adams

Inflation

Ninety-two percent of the stuff told you in confidence you c

Ninety-two percent of the stuff told you in confidence you couldn't get anyone else to listen to.

Franklin Pierce Adams

Confidence

There are plenty of good five cent cigars in the country. Th

There are plenty of good five cent cigars in the country. The trouble is they cost a quarter.

Franklin Pierce Adams

Inflation

The rich man has his motor car, His country and his town est

The rich man has his motor car, His country and his town estateHe smokes a fifty-cent cigarAnd jeers at fate.Yet though my lamp burn low and dim,Though I must slave for livelihood,Think you that I would change with him?You bet I would!

Franklin Pierce Adams

Wealth

Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best

Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.

Franklin Pierce Adams

Health