Will Rogers, (1879-1935) American humorist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Will Rogers Quote “Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, that don't hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous.”Will Rogers ~ Will Rogers (1879-1935) American humorist Government , Independence , Power Ratings and Comments Reply J Allen, Arlington, Va 6/22/12 Reply Mann, Kalamazoo 6/22/12 Certainly true to a degree and probably brilliant at the time and place, and especially within the context it was uttered. Otherwise it's an over-broad generalization with no real bearing on reality in any society, free or totalitarian. 1 Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 6/22/12 A perfect quote and exactly right. Another great quote is, "No man's life, liberty, or property is safe when the Legislature is in session." Reply Mitchell, Clyde 6/22/12 1 Reply Cal, lewisville 6/22/12 It costs nothing when they do nothing. Reply Rita, Richland 6/22/12 Always did like Will Rogers' humor!!! 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 6/23/12 Way too true, way too often 1 Reply Liberty, arlington 6/27/12 @Mann, Kalamazoo. Your an idiot. You are just the type of person that is helping this country go down the tubes. Reply Mary, MI 8/28/20 Reply jim k, Austin 8/29/20 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Will Rogers quote is found in these categories: Government quotes Independence quotes Power quotes About Will Rogers Bio of Will Rogers Quotations by Will Rogers Books by/about Will Rogers Will Rogers videos Will Rogers on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Will Rogers