Affair Quote by Benjamin Franklin

In the long run, the public interest depends on private virtue.

— James Q. Wilson

The interest of the public is never better advanced than when we can inculcate by our rules the advantage of acting honestly.

— Sherrilyn Kenyon

There are many special interests skilful at manipulating circumstances and communications in such a way as to benefit their own ends and not necessarily…

— Randal Marlin

While I accept that there are certain things about my private life that will always be of interest to the public, it would be…

— Benigno Aquino III

We are concerned in public affairs, but immersed in our private ones.

— Walter Lippmann

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

— Ambrose Bierce

To serve the public interest is not the same as being a servant of public opinion.

— Sidney Hook

“Public interest has been subordinated to private interest, and when there is no clear distinction between them, it opens the door to endless opportunities…

— Nancy MacLean

I conduct business, not dependent of public sentiment, but according to the rules of fair business.

— Victor Pinchuk

The public good is promoted best by people pursuing their own private interests. This bothers some people because they're more concerned with motives than…

— Walter E. Williams

I realized that public affairs were also my affairs.

— Anonymous

It is simple to follow the easy and familiar path of personal ambition and private gain. It is more comfortable to sit content in…

— Daniel Webster