Politics Quotes

"Man is by nature a political animal."

"If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost."

"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion."

"The fall of the dictator by death or else by impeachment is inevitable."

"The penalty that good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."

"Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and power of philosophy, cities will never cease from evils."

"Politics is the art of compromise, though compromise is often distasteful."

"Politics requires both principle and pragmatism to succeed."

"Politics should serve the people, not divide them."

"The most perfect political community is formed by citizens of the middle class."

"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. With the approving nods and active good will of the priests, he can order a garrotte and call it a law."

"The city-state is by nature clearly prior to the family and to the individual."

"Tyranny is the worst evil because it poisons the entire nation."

"Politics is personal—how we treat each other is governance."

"Man is by nature a political animal."

"Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime."

"The most perfect political community must be made up of citizens of the middle class."

"The penalty that good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."

"Politics is the art of getting people to vote against their own interests."

"Politics is the only acceptable form of lying."

"Politics is the art of compromise between opposing goods."

"Politics is the art of the possible."

"Politics and class are the real barriers in this world."

"The politics of the kingdom mean nothing to us here."

"Politics is just entertainment for the masses."

"Politics affects all of our lives whether we acknowledge it or not."

"Political boundaries don't matter when you help each other."

"Politics is about principles."

"Politics shape our world."

"I used to think politics was beneath me. I've learned better."