Quotes by Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley was a quintessential American humorist, writer, and actor, renowned for his wit and keen observation of everyday life. Born on September 15, 1889, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Benchley rose to prominence in the early 20th century as a contributor to Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. His delightful essays and comedic timing made him a beloved figure in the literary and theatrical worlds. Benchley’s legacy endures through his influence on modern humor and his ability to transform the mundane into the hilariously profound.

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"Tell us your phobias and we will tell you what you are afraid of."

Robert Benchley

"I have tried to know absolutely nothing about a great many things, and I have succeeded fairly well."

Robert Benchley

"Why don't you get out of that wet coat and into a dry martini?"

Robert Benchley

"Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing."

Robert Benchley

"There seems to be no lengths to which humorless people will not go to analyze humor. It seems to worry them."

Robert Benchley

"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down."

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

"In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children."

Robert Benchley

"A real hangover is nothing to try out family remedies on. The only cure for a real hangover is death."

Robert Benchley

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