445 Quotes by Stewart Stafford

Those seeking election like to believe they're following the trade winds of popular opinion and reading the financial star fields correctly to guide their vessels home. In reality, they've been paper captains from the start of their voyage.

Most people think of Stephen King as a horror author, but his best work usually comes with a side order of nostalgic Americana.

Across a golden Autumn tapestry appear the spirits of our ancient selves demanding recognition and reward for one haunted night. Sated, they retreat from winter’s onslaught and retire to subconscious hibernation for another twelvemonth.

For then what wouldst thou know, flitting 'twixt waking and sleep!

The smart voter is politically-fluid in that they don't rigidly believe that the same viewpoint, party manifesto or individual is the poultice for all maladies in every election. They attune themselves to the zeitgeist, search for potentially-reputable parties and candidates with suitable policies and cast their vote accordingly.

It's okay to write a cliché in a first draft; it sets a marker that you can get far, far away from in the rewrites.

There is nothing as pitiful as a politician who is deficient in relaying untruths.

The only way to ensure democracy functions correctly is to question its governance constantly. Fail to do so and you may awake to find yourself living in a police state.

As a kid, I thought the song Auld Lang Syne was called Old Man's Eye. I like my version better.