More than half of our national expenditure goes to past wars... - Will Rogers

"More than half of our national expenditure goes to past wars and preparations for future ones."

Will Rogers War

Humorist Philosopher American 1879–1935

More from Will Rogers

"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

"Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."

"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places."

"We are all here for a spell, get all the good laughs you can."

"Some battles are worth fighting."

"Sometimes you have to become the monster to stop the monsters."

"Skynet sent me back through time to kill you."

"War teaches us the value of peace."