25 The Best Will Rogers Quotes

These Will Rogers quotes pay tribute to the accomplishments of his life.

There are few people who accomplish the kind of things that Will Rogers did during his 55 years on this planet.

Born in the late 1800s, in what was referred to as Indian Territory, to a Cherokee family, Will Rogers appears to have had a tendency to gain popularity quickly.

Among Rogers’ list of accomplishments include being a film actor, cowboy, newspaper columnist, and humorist.

He claims to have never met a man that he didn’t like.

And as you can see from these Will Rogers quotes, he gained a lot of insight and wisdom before his life was cut short in a plane crash.

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Inspirational quotes by Will Rogers

1. “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

2. “We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others.” – Will Rogers

3. “Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.” – Will Rogers

4. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” – Will Rogers

5. “The more that learn to read the less learn how to make a living. That’s one thing about a little education. It spoils you for actual work. The more you know the more you think somebody owes you a living.” – Will Rogers

6. “A Man only learns by two things, one is reading, and the other is association with smarter people.” – Will Rogers

7. “What constitutes a life well spent, anyway? Love and admiration from your fellow men is all that anyone can ask.” – Will Rogers

8. “Live your life so that whenever you lose, you are ahead.” – Will Rogers

9. “Great artists say that the most beautiful thing in the world is a baby. Well, the next is an old lady, for every wrinkle is a picture.” – Will Rogers

10. “A man can fool you with his mind, and his Soul and his Heart, but if you follow his feet you will pretty near find out where he is going.” – Will Rogers

11. “Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.” – Will Rogers

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Will Rogers quotes on Success

12. “Nothing makes a man broad-minded like adversity.” – Will Rogers

13. ”Popularity is the easiest thing in the world to gain and it is the hardest thing to hold.” – Will Rogers

14. “The best way out of a difficulty is through it.” – Will Rogers

15. “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” – Will Rogers

16. “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” – Will Rogers

17. “Don’t gamble; take all your savings and buy some good stock and hold it till it goes up, then sell it.” – Will Rogers

18. “Borrowing money on what’s called ‘easy terms,’ is a one-way ticket to the Poor House. If you think it ain’t a Sucker Game, why is your Banker the richest man in your Town? Why is your Bank the biggest and finest building in your Town?” – Will Rogers

19. “If you want to be successful, it’s just this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.” – Will Rogers

20. “If you find the right job, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” – Will Rogers

21. “Do the best you can, and don’t take life too serious.” – Will Rogers

22. “If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing is to stop digging.” – Will Rogers

23. “A vision, without a plan, is just a hallucination.” – Will Rogers

24. “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” – Will Rogers

Classic Will Rogers quotes

25. Never miss a good chance to shut up.” – Will Rogers

Which of these Will Rogers quotes is your favorite?

These Will Rogers quotes are so direct and to the point.

They don’t beat around the bush.

They don’t use a lot of fancy language.

They are simple truths that we can all learn a lot from.

When you look at his long list of life accomplishments, it shows that Rogers knew a thing or two and that his quotes are worth paying attention to.

Choose a few of your favorites and use them as inspiration and motivation in life.

Use them to help push yourself to accomplish the things you want to achieve in life.

And use them to help yourself become the best that you can be.

Which of these Will Rogers quotes and sayings resonated with you best?

Do you have any other favorite quotes to add?

Let us know in the comment section below.