I didn't come into politics to change the Labour Party. I came into politics to change the country.
Let's put aside the politics and trust the people. Let's embrace the unique opportunity we all have; take the heat and make the hard and difficult decisions, knowing that we're doing it to make things better for the people of Illinois.
I always figured it was best if I write my songs, take them to my publisher and just lay back. There used to be so many things going on - getting to the artist, getting to the publishers - you know, politics. I just didn't want to get mixed up in all of that.
I'm not going to talk like I know about politics, because I'm a total amateur, but maybe I can be a spokesperson for people who aren't normally interested in politics.
Politics ruins the character.
Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.
Politics is not an exact science.
Politics is the art of the possible.
The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.
Politics is the art of the next best.
Consul - in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.
Alliance - in international politics, the union of two thieves who have their hands so deeply inserted in each other's pockets that they cannot separately plunder a third.
Revolution, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.
I have never regarded politics as the arena of morals. It is the arena of interest.
Politics is a blood sport.