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“In politics somebody has to lose, but invariably everybody thinks they can win.” — Michael Wolff Copy Share Image
“In politics somebody has to lose, but invariably everybody thinks they can win. And you probably can’t win unless you believe that you will… — Michael Wolff Copy Share Image
“One of the hallmarks of our politics now is that we tend to elect those who can campaign over those who can lead;” — Ethan Canin Copy Share Image
“Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody.” FRANKLIN P. ADAMS” — C.J. Werleman Copy Share Image
We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Everyone wants to vote for the best and most qualified man, but he never runs for office. — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
“We cannot expect the men we appoint to govern us, to be better than ourselves.” — Stephanie Barron Copy Share Image
“This is America. Every vote counts. Sometimes twice, if it helps me get elected.” — Jarod Kintz Copy Share Image
“Politics and the fate of mankind are shaped by men without greatness. Those who possess greatness are not in politics.” — Albert Camus Copy Share Image
“Contrary to what is all too often claimed, voters do not wish the men they have elected to be in their image. Voters love… — Alain de Benoist Copy Share Image
“Your scorn for mediocrity blinds you to its vast primitive power. You stand in the glare of your own brilliance, unable to see into… — Trevanian Copy Share Image
Ripe for romance? Is that not only the self-conscious and sensitive young man's way of saying he was heavy with passion? Is not, perhaps,… — Trevanian Copy Share Image
You can gain experience, if you are careful to avoid empty redundancy. Do not fall into the error of the artisan who boasts of… — Trevanian Copy Share Image
As you know, shibumi has to do with great refinement underlying commonplace appearances. It is a statement so correct that it does not have… — Trevanian Copy Share Image
“It's not Americans I find annoying; it's Americanism: a social disease of the postindustrial world that must inevitably infect each of the mercantile nations… — Trevanian Copy Share Image
Do not fall into the error of the artist who boasts of twenty years experience in his craft while in fact he has had… — Trevanian Copy Share Image
No one really likes Switzerland, except those who prefer cleanliness to life. — Trevanian Copy Share Image
“Confession is good for the soul, it empties the spirit making more room for sin.” — Trevanian Copy Share Image
“Niko? I have decided to christen this little pool Le Cagot's Soul." "Oh?" "Yes. Because it is clear and pure and lucid." "And treacherous… — Trevanian Copy Share Image
“Short first pregnancies do not occasion criticism in our valley, for it is widely known that the good Lord often makes first pregnancies mercifully… — Trevanian Copy Share Image
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has taken American politics by storm. — Sean Hannity Copy Share Image
Here's the point - and Jonah Goldberg reminds us of this. He wrote a blog post that was titled "The MacGuffinization of American Politics."… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
Hart is still like that little tub of vaguely milklike gunk that comes with airline coffee. It is labeled a "nondairy" product. Fine: we… — George Will Copy Share Image
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself-and possibly teh bogey man. — Pat Paulsen Copy Share Image
We are creating a political demolition derby, not a presidential debate. Those strange impulses in the American soul that have produced mud wrestling and… — Hugh Sidey Copy Share Image
For even the most seasoned observers of American politics, Barack Obama is a phenomenon. — David Lammy Copy Share Image
“The CIA is behind it all. That’s the conclusion of Mae Brussell—one of America’s foremost assassination experts—a researcher who has collected every pertinent newspaper… — Mae Brussell Copy Share Image
We picked their cotton. We cooked their food. We nursed their babies. Now we can run their cities. We can run their states. We… — Jesse Jackson Copy Share Image
You know, compromise can't be a dirty word in American politics. There's plenty to argue about. Trump administration is still talking about ridiculous tax… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
In his study of Atlanta over the last 60 years, Kevin Kruse convincingly describes the critical connections between race, Sun Belt suburbanization, the rise… — Dan Carter Copy Share Image
Affirming belief that America is an exceptional nation has become a test of patriotism in American politics. — Michael Ignatieff Copy Share Image