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Robert Benchley quotes

American Comedian September 15, 1889 – September 21, 1945

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Other men wear white suits in summer and it doesn't seem to bother them. But my white suit seems to be a little whiter than theirs. I think also that it may have something written on the back of it, although I can't find it when I take the suit off. Robert Benchley
For a nation which has an almost evil reputation for bustle, bustle, bustle, and rush, rush, rush, we spend an enormous amount of time standing around in line in front of windows, just waiting. Robert Benchley
Great literature must spring from an upheaval in the author's soul. If that upheaval is not present then it must come from the works of any other author which happens to be handy and easily adapted. Robert Benchley
Dachshunds are ideal dogs for small children, as they are already stretched and pulled to such a length that the child cannot do much harm one way or the other. Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley quote: "A great many people have come up to me and asked how I manage..."
A great many people have come up to me and asked how I manage to get so much work done and still keep looking so dissipated. Robert Benchley
There are two kinds of people in the world, those who believe there are two kinds of people in the world and those who don't. Robert Benchley
At fifteen one is first beginning to realize that everything isn't money and power in this world, and is casting about for joys that do not turn to dross in one's hands. Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley quote: "The only cure for a real hangover is death."
The only cure for a real hangover is death. Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley quote: "I know I'm drinking myself to a slow death, but then I'm in no..."
I know I'm drinking myself to a slow death, but then I'm in no hurry. Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley quote: "In a house where there are small children the bathroom soon..."
In a house where there are small children the bathroom soon takes on the appearance of the Old Curiosity Shop. Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley quote: "Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said..."
Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing. Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley quote: "Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work..."
Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he is supposed be doing at that moment. Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley quote: "I do most of my work sitting down; that's where I shine."
I do most of my work sitting down; that's where I shine. Robert Benchley
I have been told by hospital authorities that more copies of my works are left behind by departing patients than those of any other author. Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley quote: "An ardent supporter of the hometown team should go to a game..."
An ardent supporter of the hometown team should go to a game prepared to take offense, no matter what happens. Robert Benchley

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