Quote by Francis Bacon
It is as hard and severe a thing to be a true politician as to be

It is as hard and severe a thing to be a true politician as to be truly moral. – Francis Bacon

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A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well. – Francis Bacon

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The only reason to be in politics is public service. Theres no other reason. Frankly, if thats the best job you can get in terms of money, thats too bad, you know. Because frankly, its not well paid, everyone knows that. So for most people its a big sacrifice. – Malcolm Turnbull

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I know enough about European politics to know youve got a lot of crazy people who make their way onto the ballot. – Karl Rove

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Politics is a field where the choice lies constantly between two blunders. – John Morley

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To those who have exhausted politics, nothing remains but abstract thought. – Honore de Balzac

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