488 Quotes About Political-philosophy

religion, the most powerful of the elements which have entered into the formation of moral feeling, having almost always been governed either by the ambition of a hierarchy, seeking control over every department of human conduct, or by the spirit of Puritanism.

The prince remembers his father's words- "Steal a loaf of bread, son, and they will cut your hands off, but steal an entire country and they will proclaim you their king. Humanity can never forgive mediocrity, but when audacity and brilliance combine in the right individual it can luster godlike- and they will forgive you anything, even a whole generation of boys sent off to battle for the interests of that lustrous-one".Excerpt fromVarangian: Book One of the Byzantum Saga

A comedian is better than a politician; at least there is no doubt.

The biggest enemies of the state are those politicians who look to win a war, instead of organizing the peace, and the citizens who allow them to do so.

Public strengthens politics but politics weakens public.

Oppression is the seed of power; you will plant it against yourself

Politics preys on people's naivety

When a moral man speaks, listen. But when immoral men speak, toss away their words like bad fruit. Truth will never shine from a heart filled with corruption and lies.

The establishment and application of core competencies, sets a platform for a strong competitive advantage.