Who is the author of Excuses are the tools of the incompetent?

Answer 1

The quote was originally found in Poor Richard's Almanac, so basically originated with Benjamin Franklin's publication (nom de plume of Richard Saunders)

But since Poor Richard's almanac was a publication gathering information from various sources, the original source may be someone else, uncredited.

Answer 2

The author is anonymous. The full content is: "Excuses are monuments of nothingness, They build bridges to nowhere, Those of us who us these tools of incompetence, Seldom become anything but nothing at all."

Answer 3

The quote, "Excuses are the tools of the incompetent, " is by an unknown author. Different endings are "and those who specialize in them go far" and "are used to build monuments to nothing. For those who specialize in them shall never be good at anything else."

Answer 4

Excuses are tools of incompetence that build monuments of nothingness and those who specialize in them seldom do anything else. (Thomas J. Smith)

Answer 5

The author of the quote "Excuses are the tools of the incompetent" is unknown. It is often attributed to George Washington or John Wooden, but its actual origin remains unclear.

Answer 6

People are saying that Stephen Grayhn, in the 2008 movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth originated it (within this aforementioned movie, I think).