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In republican governments, men are all equal; equal they are also is despotic governments: in the former, because they are read more
In republican governments, men are all equal; equal they are also is despotic governments: in the former, because they are everything; in the latter, because they are nothing.
The tendency of democracies is, in all things, to mediocrity.
The tendency of democracies is, in all things, to mediocrity.
Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game and read more
Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game and dumb enough to think it's important.
Concentrated political power is the most dangerous thing on earth.
Concentrated political power is the most dangerous thing on earth.
A conservative is a man who believes that nothing should be done for the first time.
A conservative is a man who believes that nothing should be done for the first time.
When the people have no tyrant, their own public opinion becomes one.
When the people have no tyrant, their own public opinion becomes one.
Politics: (noun) From Greek, poly, meaning many, and ticks, meaning bloodsuckers.
Politics: (noun) From Greek, poly, meaning many, and ticks, meaning bloodsuckers.
The last of the human freedoms is to choose one's attitudes.
The last of the human freedoms is to choose one's attitudes.
The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small read more
The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.