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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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No man was ever so completely skilled in the conduct of life, as not to receive new information from age and experience. – 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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Although men are accused of not knowing their own weakness, yet perhaps few know their own strength. It is in men as in soils, where sometimes there is a vein of gold which the owner knows not of. – Jonathan Swift

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What drew me to politics in the first place was the fact that I wanted to have a place to take a stand and use my voice to express what I believed in. But Ive no longer got any political aspirations. I feel that as a politician, fifty per cent of people would hate you before you even left the house. – Jon Bon Jovi

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There ought to be one day — just one — when there is open season on senators. – Will Rogers

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I detest politics, to be honest with you. Its a cesspool. And I dont think I would fare well in that cesspool because I dont believe in political correctness and I certainly dont believe in dishonesty. – Benjamin Carson

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Politics is a people business. I like people. – Laura Bush

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We need to recognise that what really matters isnt buying more and more consumer goods, but family, friends, and knowing that we are doing something worthwhile with our lives. Helping to reduce the appalling consequences of world poverty should be part of that reassessment. – Peter Singer

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