Subject: Government (Page 35)

It isn't necessary to be an idiot to be a senior officer, but it sure helps.

Military

Anybody who thinks talk is cheap should get some legal advice.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Government Law Lawyers Money Opinion

Delegation: In American politics, an article of merchandise that comes in sets.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Communication Definitions Government Language

Armies aren't known for neatness.

David Gerrold (1944 – ) science fiction author
Government Military

The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau.

(1879 – 1972) U.S. governor (South Carolina)
Government Life

I busted a mirror and got seven years bad luck, but my lawyer thinks he can get me five.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer
Law Things

For every action there is an equal and opposite government program.

(1966 – ) American magazine editor
Government Murphy’s Laws

If you want to get ahead in this world get a lawyer – not a book.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist
Lawyers Life

Congress: A body of men brought together to slow down the government.

Congress Definitions Government

It’s like carrying frogs in a wheelbarrow.

(1946 – ) British politician
Government Politics

All politics is local.

Government Murphy’s Laws Places Politics

You get fifteen Democrats in a room, and you get twenty opinions.

(1940 – ) U.S. senator (Vermont)
Beliefs Opinion Politicians

A billion here, a billion there—pretty soon it adds up to real money.

(1896 – 1969) American congressman & senator (Illinois)
Government Money

If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you may have misjudged the situation.

Military Murphy’s Laws

We have the greatest democracy in the world; of course, you don't have to win the election to become president, but don't nitpick this to death, alright?

(1953 – ) American comedian & writer
Democracy Elections/Voting Government President

Republicans elect stupid leaders with brilliant staffs and Democrats produce brilliant presidents with stupid staffs.

(1950 – ) comedian & television host
Government Politicians President

An extraordinary affair; I gave them their orders and they wanted to stay and discuss them.

(1769 – 1852) British soldier & statesman
Government

From politics, it was an easy step to silence.

(1775 – 1817) English novelist
Government Politics

An appeal is when you ask one court to show its contempt for another court.

(1867 – 1936) author & humorist
Government Law

Ain’t it funny how many hundreds of thousands of soldiers we can recruit with nerve; but we can’t find one politician in a million with backbone.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Government Military Politicians

I can remember way back when a liberal was one who was generous with his own money.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Government Politicians