Josh Billings Quotes
“Vote early and vote often” is the Politishun’s golden rule.
Context
Henry Wheeler Shaw. Billings is not the originator of this adage, but seems to be recalling it. See William Porcher Miles {607439}
Topics
Campaigns, Campaigning
Democracy, Democracies
Politicians
Representation
Voting Rights
Adages
Ballot Box
Election
Electoral Fraud
Golden Rule
Political Participation
Civic Duty, Public Duty
Rules
Voter Turnout
Voters, Voting
Political Corruption
Early Voting
Election Manipulation
Political Slogan
Polling Place
Voting Irregularities
voting ethics
Voting Rules
Citations
Josh Billings, 1818-1885, Writer, Auctioneer, & Humorist, Josh Billings’ Wit and Humor, 1874
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Linked Quotes
For a later version of this “advice” see Josh Billings {594820}
© Sarony (photographer), New York
Josh Billings
- Born: April 21, 1818
- Died: October 14, 1885
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Writer
Josh Billings was the pen name of 19th-century American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw . He was a famous humor writer and lecturer in the United States during the latter half of the 19th century. He is often compared to Mark Twain.