Politics, when it is an art and a service, not an exploitation, is about acting for an ideal through realities.

In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.

A man of character finds a special attractiveness in difficulty, since it is only by coming to grips with difficulty that he can realize his potentialities.

Leaders of men are later remembered less for the usefulness of what they have achieved than for the sweep of their endeavors.

Men are of no importance. What counts is who commands.

How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?

Only by coming to grips with difficulty can you realize your full potential.