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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Time is painted with a lock before, and bald behind, signifying thereby that we must take time by the forelock; for, when it is once past, there is no recalling it. – Jonathan Swift

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For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery. – Jonathan Swift

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The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia. – Otto von Bismarck

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The sheep-people dont think for themselves anymore. You can say anything and its the gospel truth and they dont have to go research it or anything, and they believe everything the news tells them. People dont go and do their own investigations if its relationships or politics or anything. – Big Boi

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I dont know if anybody wants to mix their politics with their entertainment. – Fiona Apple

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A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country. – Texas Guinan

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