Paul Valery's Quote - Politics is the art of preventing people from busying themselves w

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Politics is the art of preventing people from busying themselves w

Politics is the art of preventing people from busying themselves with what is their own business. – Paul Valery

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The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be. – Paul Valery

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The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. – Paul Valery

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Power without abuse loses its charm. – Paul Valery

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