The winner in a political contest is determined by the number and the effectiveness of the activists on the respective sides.
The mind can absorb no more than the seat can endure.
Political technology determines political success.
Don't fully trust anyone until he has stuck with a good cause which he saw was losing.
You cannot make friends of your enemies by making enemies of your friends.
To succeed inside a political party, one must cultivate an ability to sit still and remain polite while foolish people speak nonsense