Politics Quotes

Power, governance, and the messy business of organizing human societies.

14518 quotes

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"Politics matters because people matter."
Julian Bashir
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"Politics is just business with a better PR department."
Quark
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"Politics can be... messy. I prefer clear-cut rules."
Odo
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"Politics requires compromise, which I find distasteful."
Odo
M
"Politics is ultimately about people and their lives."
Michael Burnham
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"Political maneuvering isn't my strength, but I've learned it's sometimes necessary."
Benjamin Sisko
B
"Political alliances are fragile, but they're necessary for survival."
Benjamin Sisko
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"Politics is personal. It affects how we live every day."
Kira Nerys
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"Everything is politics when it affects your life."
Kira Nerys
J
"Politics affects everyone, so everyone should care about it."
Jadzia Dax
J
"Politics shapes the world we leave for future generations."
Jadzia Dax
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"Politics shapes our lives whether we pay attention or not."
Miles O'Brien
O
"Politics is the art of compromise, though I'm not always good at it."
Odo
O
"Politics requires compromises we don't always want to make."
Odo
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"Politics is the art of making people believe what you wish them to believe."
Garak
G
"Power that cannot be questioned is power that will be abused."
Garak
J
"Politics, at its best, is about creating a better society for everyone."
Julian Bashir
J
"Politics requires compromise, and compromise requires empathy."
Julian Bashir
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"Politics is just high-stakes negotiation."
Quark
K
"Politics should reflect the will of all people."
Kes
K
"Political power should serve the common good."
Kes
K
"Politics is about power, but it should be about people."
Kira Nerys
K
"Politics affects everyone, so pay attention."
Kira Nerys
N
"Politics rewards those shrewd enough to navigate its currents."
Neelix
N
"Politics rewards cunning and strategic thinking."
Neelix
B
"Politics is about compromise, but never compromise your principles."
Benjamin Sisko
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"Politics is about power, but it should be about purpose."
Jadzia Dax
J
"Politics is a necessity, but it should never cost you your humanity."
Jadzia Dax
C
"Politics at its best serves the greater good."
Chakotay
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"Politics is the art of pretending principle matters."
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