Famous American Quotes/Tidbits on Wetshaving

[CheapShaveCrew]

Just wanted to share these, as I really love these little tidbits:

“If you teach a poor young man to shave himself, and keep his razor in order, you may contribute more to the happiness of his life than in giving him a thousand guineas.”
— Benjamin Franklin

One of President Roosevelt's last visitors, outside of the physicians and his family, was John Gerardi, a barber. Colonel Roosevelt usually made a practice of shaving himself, but since he has been ill, he has been visited regularly by Gerardi.

Any other cool wet shaving/famous people facts or quotes out there?

Happy Shaving
-Cheap Shave Captain Don

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[CMur12]

Welcome to SMF, Don!

I've seen the quote from Benjamin Franklin but I didn't know the one about President Roosevelt. Thanks for posting them.

- Murray

[brothers]

I would respectfully offer this gem, for your consideration ---

. . . As always in this hobby, the rabbit hole goes deep and becomes expensive and we also suffer the compressive effects of diminishing returns. The last mile is hideously expensive.

Profound, no? I wonder how most of us will react when we realize we could be experiencing that last mile.

[Squire]

Arthur Conan Doyle, while in medical school, was financially strapped and had to make do with a poor quality razor that wouldn't hold an edge. He commented one of the first things he did after qualifying as a Doctor was buy a good razor.

[BeatlesFan]

I always enjoyed the quote from (now deceased) Congressman Jack Kemp: "Winning is like shaving; you do it every day or you wind up looking like a bum."

[Squire]

In order to compete at the highest level of politics one must develop a taste for blood and strong drink.

[drmoss_ca]

Arthur Conan Doyle, while in medical school, was financially strapped and had to make do with a poor quality razor that wouldn't hold an edge. He commented one of the first things he did after qualifying as a Doctor was buy a good razor.

But did he know when to stop? (And did he ever reveal that secret?)

Chris

[Squire]

Darned if I know but by that time I expect he also could afford a barber.

[foxmiluroa]

franklin in my fav

[John Rose]

"Why is it I always get my best ideas while shaving?" - Albert Einstein

[CMur12]

Welcome to SMF, John!

- Murray

[Squire]

Yes John, welcome aboard.

[brothers]

Genesis 41:14 --- Then Pharaoh sent and called for Joseph, and they hurriedly brought him out of the dungeon; and when he had shaved himself and changed his clothes, he came to Pharaoh.


John, thx for joining SMF

[Glasstream15]

An old boss, 50 years ago, said "The distance between a gentleman and a bum is the thickness of a razor blade." I've remembered that for many years.