63 Quotes by Gracie Allen

The masses demand a fighting President, and that means you’ve got to offend somebody, because the way I see it, a strong offense is the best attack.So what can you offend?That’s an easy one. Offend the other candidates, because they’ll be too busy talking to hear you, and besides, they might not vote for you anyway.

When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.

When my mother had to get dinner for 8 she'd just make enough for 16 and only serve half.

Brains, integrity, and force may be all very well, but what you need today is Charm. Go ahead and work on your economic programs if you want to, I'll develop my radio personality.

This used to be a government of checks and balances. Now it's all checks and no balances.

The President of today is just the postage stamp of tomorrow.

Smartness runs in my family. When I went to school I was so smart my teacher was in my class for five years.

A young boy shouldn't be given up for hopeless just because he's lazy, surly, and good for nothing. Don't be discouraged by those things - maybe he's just trying to be like his daddy.

It's foolish to bet on a horse without talking to him first. I know it seems silly to ask a horse who's going to win a race - but it's no sillier than asking anyone else.