Robert Quillen

Robert Quillen (1877–1948) was an American journalist and humorist known for his widely syndicated newspaper writing and pithy aphorisms. Born in Missouri, he worked as a reporter and editor before gaining national recognition for a daily column that mixed satire, observation, and concise moral commentary. His short, quotable sayings circulated broadly in U.S. newspapers and were frequently reprinted in quotation collections. Quillen’s work is often associated with the *Baltimore Sun*, where his humor and plainspoken style reached a large readership. Remembered for sharp wit and skepticism about human nature, he remains a source of enduring one‑liners.