cartoonist
, humorist, and journalist
better known by his pen name "Kin" Hubbard.
He was creator of the cartoon "Abe Martin of Brown County" which ran in U.S.
newspapers from 1904 until his death in 1930, and was the originator of many political quips that remain in use. North American humorist Will Rogers
reportedly declared Kin to be "America's greatest humorist."
The American playwright, screenwriter and journalist Lawrence Riley
wrote the biographical play Kin Hubbard (1949) in his memory.
Flattery won’t hurt you if you don’t swallow it.
It's purty hard t' be efficient without bein' obnoxious.
If at first you do succeed don't take any more chances.
Now an' then an innocent man is sent t' th' legislature.
Gittin' talked about is one o' th' penalties for bein' purty, while bein' above suspicion is about th' only compensation fer bein' homely.
When a fellow says, "It hain't the money, but th' principle o' the thing," it's th' money.
Some folks can look so busy doin' nothin' that they seem indispensable.
Nobody can be as agreeable as an uninvited guest.
Some fellows get credit for being conservative when they are only stupid.