~ Academic politics is the most vicious and bitter form of politics, because the stakes are so low ~
~ Politics are very much like war. We may even have to use poison gas at times. ~
~ Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you ~
~ One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. ~
~ Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated illusions. ~
~ Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. ~
~ Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book. ~
~ Politics ain't worrying this country one-tenth as much as where to find a parking space ~
~ If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign. ~
~ The introduction of religious passion into politics is the end of honest politics, and the introduction of politics into religion is the prostitution of true religion ~
~ Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business. ~
~ In our age there is no such thing as 'keeping out of politics.' All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia. ~