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Edward Bergen

Reliable public details about Edward Bergen are scarce. He is chiefly known for the quote “Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?”, a wry line that satirizes laziness and reluctance to overexert oneself.

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Quotes by Edward Bergen

Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance? — Edward Bergen

Why We Joke About Hard Work

At first glance, Edward Bergen’s line sounds like a lazy person’s excuse, yet its charm lies in the deadpan reversal. He begins with a familiar moral lesson—hard work is harmless and virtuous—then instantly undercuts it...

Created on: 6/3/2026