The rich man has his motorcar, His country and his town estate, He smokes a fifty-cent cigar And jeers at Fate. He frivols through the livelong day, He knows not Poverty, her pinch. His lot seems light, his heart seems… — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
There are plenty of good five-cent cigars in the country. The trouble is they cost a quarter. What this country needs is a good five-cent nickel. — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
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 P. Adams Copy Share Image
In the order named, these are the hardest to control: Wine, Women, and Song. — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
When the political columnists say 'Every thinking man' they mean themselves, and when candidates appeal to 'Every intelligent voter' they mean everybody who is… — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
The best part of the fiction in many novels is the notice that the characters are purely imaginary. — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
Life, lift the full goblet--away with all sorrow-- The circle of friendship what freedom would sever? To-day is our own, and a fig for… — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
There is no accounting for tastes, as the woman said when someone told her her son was wanted by the police. — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
While the work or play is on, it is a lot of fun if while you are doing one you don't constantly feel that… — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
If a man keeps his trap shut, the world will beat a path to his door. — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
“Health is the thing that makes you feel like that now is the best time of the year.” — Franklin P. Adams Copy Share Image
