1,171 Quotes by Will Rogers

If pro is the opposite of con, what is the opposite of Congress?

The trouble with practical jokes is that very often they get elected.

There are men running governments who shouldn't be allowed to play with matches.

This country has gotten where it is in spite of politics, not by the aid of it.

There’s nothing in common between politics and civilization.

The minute you read something that you can't understand, you can almost be sure that it was drawn up by a lawyer.

There is a fine breed for you, Irish-Indian. My family crest would be a Shillalah with a Tomahawk on one end.

If stupidity got us in this mess, how come it can't get us out.

If stupidity got us into this, why can't stupidity get us out?