Who said “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”?

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It's credited to Yogi Berra, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable source from Yogi Berra's lifetime: Anonymous 1913 newspaper joke; Berra's use uncertain.

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“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
— Yogi Berra
DisputedNo reliable source from Yogi Berra's lifetime: Anonymous 1913 newspaper joke; Berra's use uncertain. · evidenceDecisions

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APA

“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” [Quotation attributed to Yogi Berra]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13006-when-you-come-to-a-fork-in-the/

MLA

“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Attributed to Yogi Berra. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13006-when-you-come-to-a-fork-in-the/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Attributed to Yogi Berra. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/13006-when-you-come-to-a-fork-in-the/.

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