Quotes about "Politics & Government"

The world is weary of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians. ”

Nationality is the miracle of political independence; race is the principle of physical analogy. ”

My objection to Liberalism is this that it is the introduction into the practical business of life of the highest kind namely, politics of philosophical ideas instead of political principles. ”

King Louis Philippe once said to me that he attributed the great success of the British nation in political life to their talking politics after dinner. ”

You will find as you grow older that courage is the rarest of all qualities to be found in public life. ”

I would describe myself as outspoken. Not political. Outspoken about what I want to say. There are things that need to be said... and I think it's my obligation to say them. ”

I try to put myself in others' shoes: How does any country give up any sovereignty and expect to survive as a government? I don't think that any Philippine president, or any leader for that matter, can afford to give up any portion of territorial sovereignty. That would be political suicide. ”

I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97. ”

While I accept that there are certain things about my private life that will always be of interest to the public, it would be better if you give the same amount of attention to issues that matter as well. ”

I am not concerned about getting reelected. I can make the unpopular but necessary decision. Your focus from day one is on your legacy rather than political considerations. ”