Quotes about "Politics & Government"

The language of the land in the Parthian empire was the native language of Iran. There is no trace pointing to any foreign language having ever been in public use under the Arsacids. ”

The history of Rome presents various men of greater genius than Scipio Aemilianus, but none equalling him in moral purity, in the utter absence of political selfishness, in generous love of his country, and none, perhaps, to whom destiny has assigned a more tragic part. ”

Our opponents maintain that we are confronted with insurmountable political obstacles, but that may be said of the smallest obstacle if one has no desire to surmount it. ”

I try to support local traders. The service makes up for any extra cost. ”

What's crucial in a High Street store is a compelling reason for people to shop there. Shops must offer excellent customer service - and 'theatre' is a must. ”

Great customer service does not come by chance. It is the result of training and ensuring there are enough assistants to serve the customers. ”

I try to use public transport, always. ”

Tolerance is important, especially in a democracy. The ability to have honest conversations, even if you come from a different place, a difference perspective, is fundamentally important. ”

Once you thrust yourself out there in the public domain, it's really hard to retreat, to say no or reclaim that certain part of your life as private. ”

What I see as the greatest threat to America is that the American people will put political pressure on their leaders to pull out of Iraq before we should. ”