Mike Royko Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mike Royko.

Mike Royko (1932-1997) was a renowned American journalist and columnist, best known for his witty and incisive commentary on politics and everyday life. Born in Chicago, Royko began his career as a reporter for the Chicago Daily News before moving to the Chicago Sun-Times and later the Chicago Tribune. His columns, characterized by their sharp humor and keen observations, earned him a loyal following and numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1972. Royko's writing captured the essence of Chicago and its people, making him one of the most influential voices in American journalism.

It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'informat

It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies.

Mike Royko

Computers

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the onset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have a malady in the less attractive forms.

Charles Dickens

Dad

There is only one way to solve the alleged crisis of the ero

There is only one way to solve the alleged crisis of the erosion of 'family values.' And that is to get right down to the root cause of the problem.

Mike Royko

Family

When Michael Jordan quit, I suddenly found myself without a

When Michael Jordan quit, I suddenly found myself without a sports hero.

Mike Royko

Sports