Politics is a way of ruling in divided societies without undue violence...politics is not just a necessary evil; it is a realistic good.

Totalitarianism surpasses autocracy.

The praise of free men is worth having, for it is the only praise which is free from either servility or condescension.

Democracy is perhaps the most promiscuous word in the world of public affairs.

Factory workers are not working for capitalism, they are working for a living wage.

What matters in Politics is what men actually do - sincerity is no excuse for acting unpolitically, and insincerity may be channelled by politics into good results.

The agony of international relations is the need to try to practice politics without the basic conditions for political order.

The politician has no more use for pride than Falstaff had for honour.

The unique character of political activity lies, quite literally, in its publicity.

Since the business of politics is the conciliation of differing interests, justice must not merely be done, but to be seen to be done.

The plain truth is that what holds a free state together is neither general will nor a common interest, but simply politics itself.

I let my anger consume me.”“It’s understandable, ” she said.“It may be understandable, ” replied Pug, “but it is no more forgivable for being understandable.

Benevolence is often very peremptory.

Come live in my heart and pay no rent.

I have this amazing life.

I only want my team to play to its potential, as I perceive it to be. I really don't have any regard for anyone else's perception.

Pictures can live in one's memory. That's why they are important.

I am one of those people who can't help getting a kick out of life - even when it's a kick in the teeth.

Something fundamental about the myth of the Jew has resurfaced.

You put two egos together and you've either got a conflict, which is always interesting, or better yet, a love affair.

In order to be creative, you have to know how to prepare to be creative.