You know, it don’t take near as good a man to be a Candidate as it does to hold the office. That’s why we wisely defeat more than we elect.

Will Rogers (1879-1935) American humorist

Article (1928-05-31), Life Magazine
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Accepting an "unofficial" nomination for President in 1928 by the "Anti-Bunk"party. Quoted in "Will Rogers's Idea of a Vote Canvass," New York Times (1928-05-31)