Quotes from W. C. Fields


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The laziest man I ever met put popcorn in his pancakes so they would turn over by themselves.


I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy.


When we have lost everything, including hope, life becomes a disgrace, and death a duty.


There are only two real ways to get ahead today - sell liquor or drink it.


I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy.


Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.


Ah, the patter of little feet around the house. There's nothing like having a midget for a butler.


Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.


Don't worry about your heart, it will last you as long as you live.


Never cry over spilt milk, because it may have been poisoned.


Last week, I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.


I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.


The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive.


I'd like to see Paris before I die... Philadelphia will do.


I like children - fried.


On the whole, I'd rather be in Philidelphia.


Abstaining is favorable both to the head and the pocket.


Now don't say you can't swear off drinking; it's easy. I've done it a thousand times.


A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.


A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her.