Robert Zuppke? Red Grange? Harry Gaspar? Robert Haven Schauffler? Anonymous? Question for Quote Investigator: Traditionally, displaying good sportsmanship and being a gracious loser has been extolled. Yet, a harsher and more controversial perspective has inspired an acerbic family of mottoes. Here are three examples: Would you please explore the history of the first saying? Reply …
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Don’t Tell Yer Trouble to Others. Most of ‘Em Don’t Care a Hang; an’ the Rest Are Damn Glad of It
Robert Haven Schauffler? Nantucket Sea Captain? Rita P.? Anonymous? Dear Quote Investigator: Whenever I am tempted to complain about a setback in my life I recollect a wry piece of advice. Here are two versions: Never tell people your troubles. Half of them don’t care and the other half will be glad it happened to …