Politics Quotes

"Censure is the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent."

"A woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs."

"The two maxims of any great man at court are, always to keep his countenance, and never to keep his word."

"Party is the madness of many for the gain of the few."

"Society's rules are often written by those seeking to maintain their power."

"Politics is the art of compromise disguised as principle."

"Politics often requires choosing between lesser evils."

"Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."

"I regard the foundation of our empire as laid in the free possession of land."

"Politics without principle is a slow poison to any nation."

"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter."

"Religion and government ought never to be suffered to play into each other's hands."

"We laugh at honour and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."

"The divine right to govern was not conferred for the benefit of the governed."

"Politics is the compromise between ideals and reality."

"Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."

"The same moral principles that guide ordinary human beings in their lives should guide all men in their political actions."

"The most pathetic thing in the world is a politician."

"I love the people; but I hate the institutions which they have built."

"Politics should serve the people, not the people serve politics."

"In matters of politics always expect the unexpected."

"Politics should serve the people, not the powerful."

"Politics is the art of the possible."

"Politics is the art of compromise and conviction."

"Politics is the art of the possible."

"Politics reflects the values of a people."

"Politics should serve the common good."

"Politics is the art of compromise without losing yourself"

"One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to stay out of prison."

"The present state of things is evil; but then it is not progressive evil."