Subject: Government » Politicians (Page 7)

Statesman: An ex-politician who has mastered the art of holding his tongue.

My choice early in life was either to be a piano-player in a whorehouse or a politician; and to tell the truth, there’s hardly any difference.

(1884 – 1972) 33rd U.S. president

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

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

Liberty doesn't work as good in practice as it does in speeches.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

A politician is a man who approaches every question with an open mouth.

(1770 – 1827) British statesman, politician & prime minister

A block grant is a solid mass of money surrounded on all sides by governors.

A promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life.

(1930 – ) American author and billiard player, teacher & commentator

Politician: One who is willing to do anything on earth for the workers except become one.

These days, the only time politicians tell the truth is when they call each other a liar.

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

I won’t eat anything that has intelligent life, but I’d gladly eat a network executive or a politician.

(1934 – 1982) English writer, comedian & actor

Politicians who vote huge expenditures to alleviate problems get re-elected; those who propose structural changes to prevent problems get early retirement.

What this country needs is more unemployed politicians.

(1928 – 1995) American artist