For me Oliver Twist is a political novel. It is a furious critique of the treatment of orphans and poor children who… — Henning Mankell Copy Share Image
Politicians dont expect the argument of the day to infiltrate restaurants, but of course they do, because were all human beings. — Alex Wagner Copy Share Image
Politicians were like talking dogs in a circus: the fact that they existed was uncommonly interesting, but no sane person would actually… — Alan Furst Copy Share Image
There are a lot of ways to make a positive impact on the community without necessarily being a politician. — Theo Epstein Copy Share Image
High-level political wives are by no means new. In the 18th and 19th centuries, when patricians dominated British political life, it was… — Linda Colley Copy Share Image
There's a lot of politics in football, and sometimes the real values of the sport, those human values, get lost. — Edinson Cavani Copy Share Image
Throughout American history many of our social gains and much of our progress toward democracy were made possible by the active intervention… — Harold Washington Copy Share Image
In 2001, Congress passed much needed tax relief to allow Americans to keep more of their hard earned money and spend it… — Doc Hastings Copy Share Image
Gen Y is depicted as self-centred and apathetic when it comes to politics, but it doesn't help that we are largely overlooked.… — Alexandra Adornetto Copy Share Image
Despite [] promises, I am concerned that there has been no discernible progress in the case. Equally concerning is the fact that… — Lee Zeldin Copy Share Image
“Not one of our political spokespeople—the same is true of the Arabs since Abdel Nasser’s time—ever speaks with self-respect and dignity of… — Edward W. Said Copy Share Image
My mom's younger sister was born with Down syndrome. I was close to my grandmother when I was growing up. I remember… — Josh Earnest Copy Share Image
“Bubonic plague killed a third of the people in Europe, but it destroyed the old governments and allowed their citizens to gain… — Nancy Farmer Copy Share Image
These niggaz ain't thugs, the real thugs is the government. Don't matter if you Independent, Democrat or Republican, Niggaz politickin' the street,… — Talib Kweli Copy Share Image
To think that because those who wield power in society wield in the end that of government, therefore it is of no… — John Stuart Mill Copy Share Image
If we want politics to be the kind of arena where you're attracting and encouraging really competent people who do a job… — Stephen J. Dubner Copy Share Image
“True understanding involves sincere honesty and holistic, deep listening without the political corruption of evil power players. ~ Angelica Hopes, an excerpt… — Angelica Hopes Copy Share Image
Government should uphold-and not undermine-those institutions which are custodians of the very values upon which civilization is founded: religion, education and, above… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
Science can tell us what can be done in principle, but it is then a matter for public debate as to what… — Mark Walport Copy Share Image
I will continue to work for people, but not from any political party. What I can do do as a Rajya Sabha… — Sudha Murty Copy Share Image
The political parties who prefer lockdowns should end their politics that is based on negative attitude. — Shehbaz Sharif Copy Share Image
This is the problem with politicians. They spend all their time making these speeches and pretending to have integrity but all they… — Angus Macfadyen Copy Share Image
“From a House of vampires to a house of politicians,” he muttered as we walked to the front door. “Said the most… — Chloe Neill Copy Share Image
Allowing the U.S. government to intimidate its people with threats of retaliation for revealing wrongdoing is contrary to the public interest. — Edward Snowden Copy Share Image
A lot of politicians say they want to get people out to vote; sometimes you can't totally believe they really want that. — Tom Golisano Copy Share Image
It is our misfortune that we are living in an age. which on people have done Pile of corpsesand want to get… — Mohd Aariff Khan Copy Share Image
I'm particularly committed to the political people who needed defense. I understand that they're fighting a bigger war than just, "Let me… — Lynne Stewart Copy Share Image
“But it is one of the tricks of the successful politician to be able to hold many things in mind at once… — Robert Harris Copy Share Image
The government's approach in extending support to athletes for international competitions has undergone a transformational change. — Anurag Thakur Copy Share Image
Nina Turner had burned a lot of bridges in local Cleveland politics years ago, and voters have long memories. — Jason Johnson Copy Share Image
Provincial governments in Canada have terminated the positions of marriage commissioners who have, for personal religious convictions, not performed same sex marriages.… — Stockwell Day Copy Share Image
“Dudes in suits and politicians didn't make sense to my 18-year-old brain. All I wanted to do was be awesome.” — Ronen Kauffman Copy Share Image
Leaving politics was a good thing. I was spared a miserable Tory government where I might have ended up as leader. — Michael Portillo Copy Share Image
I was not a political animal; I could not toady up to the committee men, pour drinks down their necks at the… — Geoffrey Boycott Copy Share Image
I wake up most days with a vague feeling of doom - 'Dear God. Here I am again.' Then, when I read… — Bruce Robinson Copy Share Image
Every state that addresses climate change emboldens the others, just as shifting public attitudes embolden politicians and, arguably, the court system. — Ramez Naam Copy Share Image
History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Today, people call each other 'guys' - this derives from Guy Fawkes, the bomb-making terrorist. No greater tribute has ever been paid… — Michael Leunig Copy Share Image
Some of the mission groups that have been responsible for our education have not been part of the government. In fact, they… — Nelson Mandela Copy Share Image
I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image