Who said “A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.”?

Misattributed

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

What the research foundNot by Samuel Goldwyn. Earliest known source: Bryan O'Loghlen, Irish-Australian politician.

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APA

“A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.” [Quotation attributed to Samuel Goldwyn]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6010-a-verbal-contract-isnt-worth-the-paper-its/

MLA

“A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.” Attributed to Samuel Goldwyn. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6010-a-verbal-contract-isnt-worth-the-paper-its/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.” Attributed to Samuel Goldwyn. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6010-a-verbal-contract-isnt-worth-the-paper-its/.