In democracy it's your vote that counts; In feudalism it's your count that votes.

When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.

Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation.

The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

If you cannot convince them, confuse them.

Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.