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

In politics, nothing moves unless it's pushed.

You can't save the world if you can't pay the rent.

A stable movement requries a healthy, reciprocal I.O.U. flow among its participants. Don't keep a careful tally.

Political technology determines political success.

Don't get mad except on purpose.

You cannot make friends of your enemies by making enemies of your friends.