49 Quotes by Sam Rayburn

Any man who will cheat for you will cheat against you.

Readiness for opportunity makes for success. Opportunity often comes by accident; readiness never does.

There's no education in the second kick of a mule

Let the other fellow get the headlines. I'll take the laws.

There are no degrees in honorableness. You either are or you aren't.

When the concept of Social Security came before the House, every Republican but one voted against it. Had it not been for the Democrats, Social Security would never have passed, and our older people would not have this great support that our people provide. It has been my experience that Democrats generally vote to protect the people, while Republicans seem to try to protect the interests of big business.

They may be just as intelligent as you say. But I'd feel a helluva lot better if just one of them had ever run for sheriff.

Don't ever talk until you know what you are talking about.

I will not deny that there are men in the district better qualified than I to go to Congress, but gentlemen, these men are not in the race.