You could transfer Congress over to run Standard Oil or General Motors, and they would have both things bankrupt in two years. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
If Wall Street paid a tax on every “game” they run, we would get enough revenue to run the government on. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
In Washington, one man could do what ten of them do. Things kinder run themselves, anyhow. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Everyone wants to vote for the best and most qualified man, but he never runs for office. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
The good old horse-and-buggy days: then you lived until you died and not until you were run over. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
There are men running governments who shouldn't be allowed to play with matches. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Will Rogers used to say he wouldn't run for president no matter how badly the country needed a comedian. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Coolidge made less speeches and got more votes than any man that ever run. (William Jennings) Bryan was listened to and cheered… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
I am a great believer in high-priced people. If a thing cost a lot it may not be any better, but it… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Legalize racing in every State. Sure people will bet, but they get to see the horses run and you certain can't see… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
I don't care how poor and inefficient a little country is - they like to run their own business. I know men… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Texas is a great state. It's the 'Old Man River' of states. No matter who runs it or what happens to it… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
I traveled a good deal all over the world, and I got along pretty good in all these foreign countries, for I… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
You know, a Communist's whole life work is based on complaint of how everything is done… So if they ever get their… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
We Americans think we are pretty good! We want to build a house, we cut down some trees. We want to build… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. My folks were Indian. Both my… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Say, this new home building idea of President Hoover's sounds good. They are working out a lot of beneficial things. The only… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
They have passed the big inheritance tax, and that gets you when you are gone. You used to could die and be… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
You know the more you read and observe about this Politics thing, you got to admit that each party is worse than… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
I would love to see Mr. (Henry) Ford in there, really. I don't know who started the idea that a President must… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
In Washington, one man could do what ten of them do. There could be only a quarter or a third as many… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Land taxes is the thing. They got so high that there is no chance to make anything. Not only land but all… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Some say, what is the Salvation of the Movies? I say, run 'em backwards. It can't hurt 'em and it's worth a… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Opportunity rarely knocks on your door.… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
The small town is passing. It was the incubator that hatched all our big men, and that's why we haven't got as… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
I don't care how little your country is, you got a right to run it like you want to. When the big… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
We are always saying: Let the Law take its Course but what we really mean is: Let the Law take OUR Course. — Will Rogers Copy Share
The Democrats and the Republicans are equally corrupt where money is concerned. It's only in the amount where the Republicans excel. — Will Rogers Copy Share
Farmers, get out your sense of humor. Congress meets to relieve you again next week. — Will Rogers Copy Share
American invents everything, but the trouble is we get tired of it the minute the new is wore off. — Will Rogers Copy Share
There are two things I don't care how smart you are, you will never understand. One is an alienist's testimony, and the other is… — Will Rogers Copy Share
The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other. — Will Rogers Copy Share
I don't think you can make a lawyer honest by an act of legislature. You've got to work on his conscience. And his lack… — Will Rogers Copy Share
There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators. — Will Rogers Copy Share
Every Gag I tell must be based on truth. No matter how much I may exaggerate it, it must have a certain amount of… — Will Rogers Copy Share
