politics Quotes

Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.

All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.

If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.

In large states public education will always be mediocre, for the same reason that in large kitchens the cooking is usually bad.

Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule.

Insanity in individuals is something rare - but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.

In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.

In America the President reigns for four years, and Journalism governs forever and ever.

Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.

America had often been discovered before Columbus, but it had always been hushed up.