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The biggest danger for a politician is to shake hands with a man who is physically stronger, has been drinking read more
The biggest danger for a politician is to shake hands with a man who is physically stronger, has been drinking and is voting for the other guy.
The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebble
to vote.
The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebble
to vote.
The people who cast the votes don't decide an election, the people who count the votes do.
The people who cast the votes don't decide an election, the people who count the votes do.
Your every voter, as surely as your chief magistrate, under the
same high sanction, though in a different sphere, read more
Your every voter, as surely as your chief magistrate, under the
same high sanction, though in a different sphere, exercises a
public trust.
Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of read more
Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities (and the smallest minority on earth is the individual).
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is read more
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.
I truly believe that before I retire from public office, I'll be voting for a woman for president.
I truly believe that before I retire from public office, I'll be voting for a woman for president.
Democracy is a beautiful thing, except for that part about letting just any old yokel vote.
Democracy is a beautiful thing, except for that part about letting just any old yokel vote.
