Timeless wisdom from Will Rogers

[funlvnman]

The following excerpts are from his writings and observations of the human condition. A keen wit and the ability to see the humor in all things concerning mankind continues to endear him to millions of people around the world. Will Rogers is truly a man of all seasons... and of all times.


"Lord, the money we do spend on Government and it's not one bit better than the government we got for one third the money twenty years ago."

"If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in these acceptance speeches there wouldn't be any inducement to go to heaven."

"Things in our country run in spite of government. Not by aid of it!"

"Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, that don't hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous."


And my all time favorite:

"I don't make jokes, I just watch the Government and report the facts..."

[SFCRick]

very good quotes

[drobin]

and a quote attributed to Clem Rodgers (his dad). "you gots to get an education son, or you'll end up workin' in the congress".

[Wompet]

I've been trying to remember - who adapted one of his quotes during the McCarthy hearings?
"I've never met a man I didn't like, but in your case sir, I'm willing to make an exception."