Politics Quotes · Page 310

What good fortune for governments that people do not think

— Adolf Hitler

Memo to Congress: America's problem is not that government is too small. It's the spending, stupid!

— Bob Beauprez

To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare remain incorrect?

— Confucius

I would make a horrible politician, because I wouldn't enjoy my work.

— Billy Campbell

Although I come from a political family, I consider myself a slightly atypical politician.

— Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Politicians unwilling to do battle are wasting our time.

— Miranda Devine

I never played politics, I was never a party girl, and I never slept with any of the producers.

— Ann Miller

The arts can bring the heart to the aid of the head, the personal to the political.

— Scilla Elworthy

Despite Russia's move to raise interest rates this week, the value of the ruble has continued to crash. Russia's economy is so…

— Jimmy Fallon

Big government inevitably drives an upward distribution of wealth to those whose wealth, confidence and sophistication enable them to manipulate government.

— George Will

I must study war and politics so that my children shall be free to study commerce, agriculture and other practicalities, so that…

— John Adams

Adherents of the new religious right reject the separation of politics and religion, but they bring no spiritual insights to politics.

— Christopher Lasch

If some Western politician claims he is in a position to use the normal Western methods to feed and clothe 1.2 billion…

— Li Peng

Political job is not a business job but it is a job of the people who have generous heart who want to…

— Khem Veasna

Socialism is a society where the resources are used democratically to provide a better life for all, based on ending the dictatorship…

— Kshama Sawant

“The education of women, for instance, would naturally be regarded as likely to be harmful, but the government opens schools and universities…

— Anton Chekhov

“Voters, activists, and political leaders of the present day are in the position of medieval doctors. They hold simple, prescientific theories about…

— Michael Huemer

“Under that democracy, license was not confounded with freedom. Political 'equality' has been understood in two senses: as meaning either that all…

— Isocrates

So, is Hollywood anti-religion? Not in my opinion. But unlike, say, politicians and preachers who talk faith before going off to speak…

— John Ridley

Each of you, for himself, by himself and on his own responsibility, must speak. And it is a solemn and weighty responsibility,…

— Mark Twain

“People who make big promises can also make big lies. Trust first, but exercise smart trust. You can be the most productive…

— Richie Norton

“Alioto sent a “To Whom It May Concern” letter ahead on his personal stationery, urging police and government officials in Houston, Chicago,…

— Jeff Guinn

Citizens as conceived by governments are persons who admire the status quo and are prepared to exert themselves for its preservation. Oddly…

— Bertrand Russell

Every society has a right to fix the fundamental principles of its association, and to say to all individuals, that if they…

— Thomas Jefferson

Politics: (noun) From Greek, poly, meaning many, and ticks, meaning 'bloodsucking creatures.

— Anonymous

I don't know if I am a very good politician. I'm not a good hater.

— Nick Xenophon

Despotic governments can stand 'moral force' till the cows come home; what they fear is physical force.

— George Orwell

When governments legalize and encourage gambling, they are creating addictions among their citizens

— John Warren Kindt

They fought indeed and were slain, but it was to maintain the luxury and the wealth of other men.

— Plutarch

The US government is a hypocrite in its fight against terrorism, ... The US is manipulating justice.

— José Vicente Rangel

Stop bothering me with your pathetic politics - I'd rather go to the whorehouse.

— Otto Dix

I love politics, but I wouldn't want to be involved in it. Too little money, too much work!

— Dennis Quaid

I'm Jewish; I'm not religious at all, and I wouldn't pretend to know anything about Catholic politics.

— Stephen Frears

President Trump has made political news interesting and necessary for people to follow.

— Harris Faulkner

Distrust of government isn't baseless cynicism. It's realism.

— Ben Shapiro

My father worked for governments all his life as an engineer and public works director.

— Edward Tufte

Fifty percent of Winston is genius, fifty percent bloody fool. He will behave like a child.

— Clement Attlee

I think I can achieve more outside the political arena.

— Chuck Norris

I feel the UPA government has realized that it is not coming back to power.

— Mayawati

Improved turnout will give parliament and government the appearance of being more legitimate.

— Peter Lynch