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Every time we have an election, we get in worse men and the country keeps right on going. Times have read more
Every time we have an election, we get in worse men and the country keeps right on going. Times have proven only one thing and that is you can’t ruin this country even with politics.
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.
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 is the conspiracy of the unproductive but organized against the productive but unorganized.
Politics is the conspiracy of the unproductive but organized against the productive but unorganized.
Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.
Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.
The White Plume of Navarre.
The White Plume of Navarre.
Of this stamp is the cant of, not men, but measures.
Of this stamp is the cant of, not men, but measures.
University politics are vicious precisely because the stakes are so small.
University politics are vicious precisely because the stakes are so small.
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.
