Capitalists are no more capable of self-sacrifice than a man is capable of lifting himself up by his own bootstraps.
Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.
Democracy is the process by which people choose the man who'll get the blame.
Actual aristocracy cannot be abolished by any law: all the law can do is decree how it is to be imparted and who is to acquire it.
A politician divides mankind into two classes: tools and enemies.
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.
The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive.
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.
The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.
Think thousands time before taking a decision but - after taking decision never turn back even if you get thousands difficulties.
Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.
In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.
Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself - that is my doctrine.
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
I am not an Athenian nor a Greek, but a citizen of the world.
It is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail.
If you want to make enemies, try to change something.
If given the choice between Righteousness and Peace, I choose Righteousness.
A party of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are both necessary elements of a healthy state of political life.
Let them call me a rebel and welcome. I feel no concern from it. But should I suffer the misery of devils, were I to make a whore of my soul.
A tiny and closed fraternity of privileged men, elected by no one, and enjoying a monopoly sanctioned and licensed by government.
