It is a common happening that those in power, as their tenure of office continues, find themselves less and less able to contemplate relinquishing it.

Drift is the demon of democracy.

The more the planners, the worse the plans.

All prejudices are equally fatal to good government.

Everyone is always in favour of general economy and particular expenditure.

If you've broken the eggs, you should make the omelette.

Responding to the question "If Mr. Stalin dies, what will be the effect on international affairs?" That is a good question for you to ask, not a wise question for me to answer.