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Franklin Pierce Adams (November 15, 1881 – March 23, 1960) was an American columnist known as Franklin P. Adams and by his initials F.P.A. Famed for his wit, he is best known for his newspaper column, "The Conning Tower", and his appearances as a regular panelist on radio's Information Please. A prolific writer of light verse, he was a member of the Algonquin Round Table of the 1920s and '30s.

Quotes from Franklin P. Adams

I find that a great part of the information I have was acquired by looking up something and finding something else on the way.

—Franklin P. Adams

learning curiosity information serendipity

To err is human; to forgive, infrequent.

—Franklin P. Adams

When the political columnists say 'Every thinking man' they mean themselves, and when candidates appeal to 'Every intelligent voter' they mean everybody who is going to vote for them.

—Franklin P. Adams

Seeing ourselves as others see us would probably confirm our worst suspicions about them.

—Franklin P. Adams

Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody.

—Franklin P. Adams

There are plenty of good five-cent cigars in the country. The trouble is they cost a quarter. What this country needs is a good five-cent nickel.

—Franklin P. Adams