William Howard Taft Quotes
William Howard Taft’s wit pops up in the four quotes we’ve collected, from his self‑deprecating jokes about size to a sharp jab at wealth’s arrogance. Though brief, the selection gives a quick taste of a president who loved a good laugh. For deeper political humor, check out the “American Presidents” and “Political Humor” pages.
![“Salvador [Dali] was brought up in Spain, a country colored by the legends of Hannibal, El Greco, and Cervantes. I was brought up in Ohio, a region steeped in the tradition of Coxey's Army, the Anti-Saloon League, and William Howard Taft.” quote by James Thurber](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f6b/james-thurber-1534_army_salvador-dali-was-brought-up-in-spain-a_39625.jpg)
