27 Quotes by Morton Blackwell


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    In volunteer politics, a builder can build faster than a destroyer can destroy.

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

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

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

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    Never miss a political meeting if you think there’s the slightest chance you’ll wish you’d been there.

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

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