Quote by Jonathan Swift
Politics, as the word is commonly understood, are nothing but corr

Politics, as the word is commonly understood, are nothing but corruptions. – Jonathan Swift

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Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls. Invention is the talent of youth, and judgment of age. – Jonathan Swift

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There are far too many men in politics and not enough elsewhere. – Hermione Gingold

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People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause. – Andrew Cuomo

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