To succeed inside a political party, one must cultivate an ability to sit still and remain polite while foolish people speak nonsense

Keep your eye on the main chance and don't stop to kick every barking dog.

Don't get mad except on purpose.

One big reason is better than many little reasons.

In politics, you have your word and your friends; go back on either and you're dead.

Sound doctrine is sound politics.

Moral outrage is the most powerful motivating force in politics.