Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated illusions.

Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated illusions.

One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.

One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.

Man is by nature a civic animal.

Man is by nature a civic animal.

The Duty of an Opposition is to oppose.

The Duty of an Opposition is to oppose.

Politics is the art of controlling your environment.

Politics is the art of controlling your environment.

A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.

A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.

Man is by nature a political animal.

Man is by nature a political animal.

The word "politics" is derived from the word "poly", meaning 'many', and the word 'ticks', meaning 'blood sucking parasites'.

The word "politics" is derived from the word "poly", meaning 'many', and the word 'ticks', meaning 'blood sucking parasites'.

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.