Politics Quotes

"Politics without principle becomes merely the game of power."

"One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to prevent one's ear from being cut off."

"Democracy is the mediocrity of the herd."

"Politics should be grounded in moral principles rather than expedience."

"All the world is now become a Sodom, if people do not repent."

"Politics divorced from compassion breeds suffering and war."

"Politics reflects the spiritual maturity of a people."

"Politics, at its best, is the art of reconciling diverse peoples toward common good."

"Politics should be the noble art of building community among diverse peoples."

"Politics divorced from ethics is merely organized theft."

"The best government is that which produces the most peace and harmony among its people."

"Politics at its best serves the common good; at its worst, it corrupts it."

"Politics becomes virtuous when the welfare of the whole is placed above faction."

"Politics without virtue becomes tyranny."

"The revolution I am speaking of is not political; it is spiritual."

"Politics without ethics is tyranny."

"Politics should serve the common good."

"Politics must serve justice."

"Political systems must be judged by how they treat the most vulnerable."

"Political power is a trust, not a possession."

"Politics serves best when it protects the vulnerable."

"Politics is the playground of greed and power."

"A democracy without values easily turns into open or thinly disguised totalitarianism."

"Politics must be grounded in truth, justice, and the common good."

"Politics should aim at the welfare of all."

"Politics without ethics is tyranny."

"Politics should serve the common good, not personal interests."

"Politics separated from ethics becomes a vehicle for corruption."

"In times of division, unity begins with understanding another's perspective."

"Politics divorced from ethics becomes a game of power without purpose."