Politics Quotes

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

14518 quotes

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"Politics is about power, influence, and looking electable. I'm three for three."
Tom Haverford
R
"I've been a civil servant for twenty years. I believe government should be run like a business."
Ron Swanson
R
"Parks are a government conspiracy to get people outside."
Ron Swanson
R
"Government workers should make minimum wage, work 20 hours a week, and be fired if they show up on Fridays."
Ron Swanson
R
"The only good government is one that does nothing."
Ron Swanson
R
"Everything the government does is wrong and inefficient."
Ron Swanson
A
"I don't care about your stupid government job."
April Ludgate
A
"My political beliefs are none of your business."
April Ludgate
A
"Politics would be easier if everyone was reasonable."
Andy Bernard
A
"Politics is about creating a better future for everyone."
Ann Perkins
A
"Vote and make your voice heard."
Ann Perkins
L
"Government is a tool of the people, and that's all it should be."
Leslie Knope
L
"The government is a not-for-profit organization of the people, by the people, and for the people."
Leslie Knope
L
"I love democracy. I love this country. I love the smell of the polls in the morning."
Leslie Knope
T
"Politics should serve the people, not the other way around."
Tracy Jordan
T
"Politics should inspire, not divide."
Tracy Jordan
B
"Politics matters because it affects people's lives."
Ben Wyatt
J
"Politics is the ultimate game. The rules are made by winners."
Jack Donaghy
J
"Politics and business are the same game. Winners understand both."
Jack Donaghy
T
"I'm not a regular politician. I'm a fun politician."
Tom Haverford
T
"Politics is the art of getting what you want."
Tom Haverford
A
"Democracy and freedom are worth fighting for."
Andy Bernard
A
"Freedom is a privilege that must be protected."
Andy Bernard
L
"Democracy is the greatest form of government."
Leslie Knope
L
"Everything is political."
Leslie Knope
R
"I love my country, but I think we should start over."
Ron Swanson
R
"Government workers are the worst kind of person imaginable."
Ron Swanson
R
"I believe that all government is bad and that all politicians are idiots."
Ron Swanson
R
"America: the only country that matters."
Ron Swanson
R
"Democracy doesn't work because people are dumb."
Ron Swanson