Bears Quote by Maria Edgeworth

Parties weaken themselves by their fear of capable men.

— Napoleon Bonaparte

There are men who desire power simply for the sake of the happiness it will bring; these belong chiefly to political parties.

— Friedrich Nietzsche

“The other type of politician tends to be manipulative, selfish, and have unhealthy needs to be the center of attention. These people play games,…

— Richard L. Hughes

It takes a certain kind of man to be in politics--a small one.

— Croft M. Pentz

Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others their principles for the sake of their party

— Anonymous

“Most men think that in framing their political opinions they are actuated by desire for the public good; but 9 times out of 10…

— Bertrand Russell

Whoever has provoked men to rage against him has always gained a party in his favor, too.

— Friedrich Nietzsche

In politics a man must learn to rise above principle.

— American Proverb

Political power intoxicates the best hearts. No man is wise enough, nor good enough, to be trusted with much political power.

— Hans F. Sennholz

A number of party... members lack proper discipline, are plagued by individualism, selfishness and opportunism. This gives rise to some individuals' words not matching…

— Nguyen Phu Trong

I suppose, indeed, that in public life, a man whose political principles have any decided character and who has energy enough to give them…

— Thomas Jefferson

A party is perpetually corrupted by personality.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson