Quotes about "Politics & Government"

All religions have based morality on obedience, that is to say, on voluntary slavery. That is why they have always been more pernicious than any political organization. For the latter makes use of violence, the former - of the corruption of the will. ”

Liberalism, austere in political trifles, has learned ever more artfully to unite a constant protest against the government with a constant submission to it. ”

Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments. ”

To declare the Cold War over, and declare democracy has won out over totalitarianism, is a measure of arrogance and wrong-headedness. ”

I think prime ministers, I actually think Cabinet ministers should be subject to intense scrutiny, I think that's in the public interest, even if some of the allegations made aren't right and so on, and they have to correct the record, it doesn't matter. ”

I hate to spoil my own prospects, but I really don't respect the kiss-and-tell approach to public life at all, not at all. ”

Pose a political threat to Business As Usual, and sooner or later, mostly sooner, someone will try to kill you. ”

Political views in the hiring of career attorneys and staff should not be used. If I am asked to do that, I will not allow it. ”

No student should be forced to choose between following her faith and enjoying the benefits of a public education. ”

I'm not preaching about things you should do, I'm not political or anything. I'm probably not the best role model. ”