Bad administration, to be sure, can destroy good policy, but good administration can never save bad policy.

A man doesn't save a century, or a civilization, but a militant party wedded to a principle can.

Your public servants serve you right; indeed often they serve you better than your apathy and indifference deserve.

A wise man who stands firm is a statesman, a foolish man who stands firm is a catastrophe.

An independent is the guy who wants to take the politics out of politics.

It is in the nature of cats to do a certain amount of unescorted roaming.

Self-Criticism is the secret weapon of democracy, and candor and confession are good for the political soul.