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Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of princ

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. – Ambrose Bierce

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Trial. A formal inquiry designed to prove and put upon record the blameless characters of judges, advocates and jurors. – Ambrose Bierce

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You should never ask actors about politics. – Liev Schreiber

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In no relationship at the top of any walk of life is it always easy, least of all in politics which matters so much and which is conducted in such a piercing spotlight. – Tony Blair

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I wanted the feel in these books to be like an epic fantasy, with kings, queens, dukes and court politics, but of course like what I was explaining before, about making the science make sense, you have to make the politics make sense, too. – Kevin J. Anderson

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When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers. – Imelda Marcos

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Sometimes I have these fantasies of just moving to a foreign country and coming back with a full head of hair. Or not even come back! Make a new life there with hair… Change my name, just see what happens. – Larry David

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