Quote by John Major
The first requirement of politics is not intellect or stamina but

The first requirement of politics is not intellect or stamina but patience. Politics is a very long run game and the tortoise will usually beat the hare. – John Major

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Well, I think theres a distinction between sexing-up the intelligence and sexing-up the presentation of the intelligence. – John Major

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Intelligence
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I am walking over hot coals suspended over a deep pit at the bottom of which are a large number of vipers baring their fangs. – John Major

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If we want to deliver opportunity for all, we need an economy that delivers jobs for the future. – John Major

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No, youre not allowed to be bossy when youre married. You have to learn compromise, and compassion and patience. – Star Jones

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So when I do Chinese cooking, I mix everything together, then the kids have to eat their vegetables. They wont have the patience to pick them out. – Martin Yan

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Patience

The patience of the American public with dilatory diplomatic delays will be very limited. – Tom Lantos

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It seems likely that many of the young who dont wait for others to call them artists, but simply announce that they are, dont have the patience to make art. – Pauline Kael

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In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act. – George Orwell

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Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence. – Marguerite Blessington

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