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Men say I am a saint losing himself in politics. The fact is that I am a politician trying my read more
Men say I am a saint losing himself in politics. The fact is that I am a politician trying my hardest to become a saint.
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.
Politics are usually the executive expression of human
immaturity.
Politics are usually the executive expression of human
immaturity.
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always read more
Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.
Rumor travels faster, but it don't stay put as long as truth.
Rumor travels faster, but it don't stay put as long as truth.
If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend
If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend
Of this stamp is the cant of, not men, but measures.
Of this stamp is the cant of, not men, but measures.
Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.
Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.
