Politics Quotes

"Enemies are merely subjects who have not yet been punished."

"The Senate exists only at my pleasure and tolerance."

"Politics without virtue becomes mere ambition disguised."

"Politics without virtue is the art of tyranny."

"The politics of compassion is ultimately more powerful than the politics of fear."

"The expansion of an empire means nothing if the hearts of its people remain conquered."

"In diversity lies the hidden strength of any realm."

"To govern is to serve; those who forget this become tyrants."

"The foundations of power are built on the consent of the governed."

"The senate speaks only when I permit it to speak."

"The art of governance is knowing what battles are not worth fighting."

"A single act of cruelty prevents a thousand future rebellions."

"A civilized society is built upon the fear of punishment, not the love of goodness."

"A kingdom built on fear will last longer than one built on love."

"I prefer a nation that fears authority to one that loves it."

"Politics is the art of making your enemies destroy each other."

"Politics is the art of the possible."

"Politics is the art of the possible."

"Flattery is the poison that kills kingdoms slowly."

"Politics is the art of making enemies your servants."

"Politics is the eternal struggle between the noble and the vile."

"Politics is the art of the possible."

"Politics is the art of making enemies into partners."

"The commonwealth demands sacrifice from those who lead it."

"The love of one's country must transcend personal gain."

"Beware of the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to unite the people."

"Let them hate me, so long as they fear me—this is the foundation of all government."

"Politics is the art of making people care about things that do not concern them."

"In the game of thrones, you win or you die; there is no middle ground."

"I chose Caesar not from weakness, but from the strength of strategic alliance."