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In war, you can only be killed once, but in politics, many times.
In war, you can only be killed once, but in politics, many times.
Politics is the art of achieving the maximum amount of freedom for individuals that is consistent with the maintenance of read more
Politics is the art of achieving the maximum amount of freedom for individuals that is consistent with the maintenance of social order.
Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That read more
Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.
You had that action and counteraction which, in the natural and
in the political world, from the reciprocal struggle read more
You had that action and counteraction which, in the natural and
in the political world, from the reciprocal struggle of
discordant powers draws out the harmony of the universe.
The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult.
The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult.
The Duty of an Opposition is to oppose.
The Duty of an Opposition is to oppose.
Politics isn't about big money or power games; it's about the improvement of people's lives
Politics isn't about big money or power games; it's about the improvement of people's lives
Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity.
Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity.
All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.
All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.
