Political Quotes

The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.

If the book be false in its facts, disprove them; if false in its reasoning, refute it. But, for God's sake, let us freely hear both sides, if we choose.

But the life that no longer trust another human being and no longer forms ties to the political community is not a human life any longer.

Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.

You're not allowed to call them dinosaurs any more," said Yo-less. "It's speciesist. You have to call them pre-petroleum persons.

Books ARE a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are reflection. Books change your mind.

Our country, like every modern state, needs profound democratic reforms. It needs political and ideological pluralism, a mixed economy and protection of human rights and the opening up of society.

Why, of course, the people don't want war.

I'm offended by political jokes. Too often they get elected.

I don't care who does the electing, as long as I get to do the nominating.

The four cornerstones of the American political psyche are 1) emotion substituted for thought, 2) fear, 3) ignorance and 4) propaganda

Politics: where fat, bald, disagreeable men, unable to be candidates themselves, teach a president how to act on a public stage.

In the United States, the majority undertakes to supply a multitude of ready-made opinions for the use of individuals, who are thus relieved from the necessity of forming opinions of their own.

A fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired.

When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.

I went to college at the University of Kansas, where I got a degree in political science.

Political freedom cannot exist without economic freedom; a free mind and a free market are corollaries.

Writing was a political act and poetry was a cultural weapon.

Avoid any specific discussion of public policy at public meetings.

If you don't think drugs have done good things for us, then take all of your records, tapes and CD's and burn them.

Political science without biography is a form of taxidermy.

People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news.

Every great political campaign rewrites the rules; devising a new way to win is what gives campaigns a comparative advantage against their foes.

I will die like a true-blue rebel. Don't waste any time in mourning - organize.

Grouping and mutuality of countries and peoples in the Balkans is the only road that leads to economic, national and political liberation.

It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce.

When economic power became concentrated in a few hands, then political power flowed to those possessors and away from the citizens, ultimately resulting in an oligarchy or tyranny.

True equality means holding everyone accountable in the same way, regardless of race, gender, faith, ethnicity - or political ideology.

Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth.

Officeholders are the agents of the people, not their masters.

World events do not occur by accident. They are made to happen, whether it is to do with national issues or commerce; and most of them are staged and managed by those who hold the purse strings.

Politics will eventually be replaced by imagery. The politician will be only too happy to abdicate in favor of his image, because the image will be so much more powerful than he could ever be.

The wind of change is blowing through the continent. Whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact.

The main political problem is how to prevent the police power from becoming tyrannical. This is the meaning of all the struggles for liberty.

But having said that, what's happening with campaign finance reform and our political culture is devastating.

The political machine triumphs because it is a united minority acting against a divided majority.

Laws have to be backed up with resources and political will. And deep-seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed.

I believe in a graduated income tax on big fortunes, and in . . . a graduated inheritance tax on big fortunes, . . . increasing rapidly in amount with the size of the estate.

We live in a time when complex ethical questions are easily subordinated to the demands of efficiency, profit maximization, and maintenance or furthering of political power.

It is unnatural for a majority to rule, for a majority can seldom be organized and united for specific action, and a minority can.

Our ability to effectively engage China and the Arab world rests on shared economic and political interests and mutual understanding.

The political status legislation which emerged in Congress in 1990 and 1991 did not receive the support needed for enactment into law during my tenure as Attorney General.

A bureaucrat is a Democrat who holds some office that a Republican wants.

If you are ruled by mind you are a king; if by body, a slave.

The Occupy Wall Street protests are shining a national spotlight on the most powerful, dangerous and secretive economic and political force in America.

Above all else, we need a reaffirmation of political commitment at the highest levels to reducing the dangers that arise both from existing nuclear weapons and from further proliferation.

I question the political judgement of those who would have the nerve to paint Christ white with his obvious African nose, lips and wooly hair.

Dialogue is the basis of Indian culture, and we don't want to make any enemies. Political and ideological adversaries, perhaps, but not enemies.

My father was my main influence. He was a preacher, but he was also a history and political science teacher, and since he was my hero, I wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a teacher.

So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly arise and make them miserable.