Benchley Quotes

Breaking the ice in the pitcher seems to be a feature of the early lives of all great men. - Robert Benchley

Behind every argument is someone's ignorance. - 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

As for me, except for an occasional heart attack, I feel as young as I ever did. - Robert Benchley

Anyone who tries to keep track of what is happening in China is going to end up by wearing all the skin of his left ear from twirling around on it. - Robert Benchley

Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he is supposed be doing at that moment. - Robert Benchley

An ardent supporter of the hometown team should go to a game prepared to take offense, no matter what happens. - Robert Benchley

Alexander Woollcott did say she (Parker) would be Mrs. Benchley if there wasn't one already. We played that up for the show. You do things you feel could possibly have been true but having not been there, we don't really know. - Ginny Redington

After an author has been dead for some time, it becomes increasingly difficult for his publishers to get a new book out of him each year. - Robert Benchley