Who said “Never have children, only grand children.”?

Misattributed

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

What the research foundListed as misattributed to Gore Vidal; no source in their known works.

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APA

“Never have children, only grand children.” [Quotation attributed to Gore Vidal]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9851-never-have-children-only-grand-children/

MLA

“Never have children, only grand children.” Attributed to Gore Vidal. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9851-never-have-children-only-grand-children/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Never have children, only grand children.” Attributed to Gore Vidal. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/9851-never-have-children-only-grand-children/.