Famous quotes by Politicians

"We must dare to think unthinkable thoughts"

J. William Fulbright, Politician

"In our excessive involvement in the affairs of other countries, we are not only living off our assets and denying our own people the proper enjoyment of their resources; we are also denying the world the example of a free society enjoying its freedom to the fullest"

J. William Fulbright, Politician

"There are many respects in which America, if it can bring itself to act with the magnanimity and the empathy appropriate to its size and power, can be an intelligent example to the world"

J. William Fulbright, Politician

"The junior senator from Wisconsin, by his reckless charges, has so preyed upon the fears and hatreds and prejudices of the American people that he has started a prairie fire which neither he nor anyone else may be able to control"

J. William Fulbright, Politician

"You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent!"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation!"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"Nobody expects to trust his body overmuch after the age of fifty"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"Learn to think continentally"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to be disputed, that the publisher of a newspaper in this country, without a very exhaustive advertising support, would receive less reward for his labor than the humblest mechanic"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"In the usual progress of things, the necessities of a nation in every stage of its existence will be found at least equal to its resources"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"In the main, it will be found that a power over a man's support (salary) is a power over his will"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"In the general course of human nature, a power over a man's subsistence amounts to a power over his will"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"Even to observe neutrality, you must have a strong government"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things"

Alexander Hamilton, Politician

"What unites Oklahomans today is what has always united us: Our unshakable faith. Our love of family and compassion for others. The unlimited promise of a hopeful future"

Brad Henry, Politician

"Trying to take money out of politics is like trying to take jumping out of basketball"

Bill Bradley, Politician

"The status quo is simply unacceptable"

Brad Henry, Politician

"When you make speeches, you elicit expectations against which you will be held accountable"

Bill Bradley, Politician

"All I have are the people"

Bill Bradley, Politician

"We must give Oklahoma families the opportunity to thrive and prosper. We must give all Oklahomans the tools necessary to pursue the American dream. And then, we must get out of the way""

Brad Henry, Politician

"This is not the time for partisan bickering. This is not the time for politics as usual. Some of us are Democrats. Some of us are Republicans. Some of us are Independents. Above all, we must be Oklahomans first"

Brad Henry, Politician

"There is too much at stake for us to surrender to the politics of polarization"

Brad Henry, Politician

"The worst thing we can do is to do nothing"

Brad Henry, Politician

"Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated"

Brad Henry, Politician

"Resilience is woven deeply into the fabric of Oklahoma. Throw us an obstacle, and we grow stronger"

Brad Henry, Politician

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