Gracie Allen: Quotes about thinking

Gracie Allen was American actress and comedienne. Explore interesting quotes on thinking.

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“It’s silly to think that Presidents are born, because very few people are 35 years old at birth, and those who are won’t admit it.”

Gracie Allen

Source: How to Become President (1940), Ch. 2 : Others make good, why not you?
Context: Presidents are made, not born. That’s a good thing to remember. It’s silly to think that Presidents are born, because very few people are 35 years old at birth, and those who are won’t admit it. So if you’re only 16 don’t be discouraged, because it’s only a phase and there’s nothing wrong with you that you won’t outgrow.

“All the other candidates are making speeches about how much they have done for this country, which is ridiculous. I haven’t done anything yet, and I think it’s just common sense to send me to Washington and make me do my share.”

Gracie Allen

Source: How to Become President (1940), Ch. 2 : Others make good, why not you?

“I fully realize that every promise I make, the Republicans will double and the Democrats will redouble. They think this will make me vulnerable, but they don’t know I have some tricks up my sleeve, along with a box of raisins to munch on while I’m waiting for the returns to come in.”

Gracie Allen

Source: How to Become President (1940), Ch. 5 : Issues and how to pick them

“Of course, it goes without saying that every candidate must be progressive, fearless, vigorous, and liberal; invincible in victory and invisible in defeat, awake to the needs of the people whether they know what they know what they need or not. You should also come from a good family, because while breeding isn’t everything, it is said to be lots of fun. George Burns — that’s Mister Allen — was saying the other day that to be President of the United States you also have to have brains, integrity, ability and intelligence, but I think he was just trying to talk me into it.”

Gracie Allen

Source: How to Become President (1940), Ch. 2 : Others make good, why not you?

“When you learn to make everybody happy, you will possess the golden secret of how to milk the contented voters. But do it in such a way that they won’t think you want them to vote for you just because you need the money.
They need the money, and besides, they can think up other reasons if they try.”

Gracie Allen

Source: How to Become President (1940), Ch. 6 : How not to offend anybody