Who said “No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”?

Misattributed

Not Elbert Hubbard. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundNot by Elbert Hubbard. Earliest known source: An anonymous 'old saying' recorded in 1899.

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“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”
MisattributedNot by Elbert Hubbard. Earliest known source: An anonymous 'old saying' recorded in 1899. · evidenceVacation
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APA

“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” [Quotation attributed to Elbert Hubbard]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/41143-no-man-needs-a-vacation-so-much-as/

MLA

“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” Attributed to Elbert Hubbard. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/41143-no-man-needs-a-vacation-so-much-as/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” Attributed to Elbert Hubbard. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/41143-no-man-needs-a-vacation-so-much-as/.