Politics is almost as exciting as war, and quite as dangerous. In war you can only be killed once, but read more

Politics is almost as exciting as war, and quite as dangerous. In war you can only be killed once, but in politics many times.

Politics is the art of controlling your environment.

Politics is the art of controlling your environment.

It is a condition which confronts us--not a theory.

It is a condition which confronts us--not a theory.

Crime does not pay ... as well as politics.

Crime does not pay ... as well as politics.

Of this stamp is the cant of, not men, but measures.

Of this stamp is the cant of, not men, but measures.

Academic politics is the most vicious and bitter form of politics, because the stakes are so low

Academic politics is the most vicious and bitter form of politics, because the stakes are so low

Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.

Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.

I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.

I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.

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.