“Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions – it only guarantees equality of opportunity.” Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
Mark Twain Cynical Quote on Politics
“Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” Continue reading
Eugene McCarthy on Bureaucracy
“The only thing that saves us from the bureaucracy is inefficiency. An efficient bureaucracy is the greatest threat to liberty.” Continue reading
Arthur C. Clarke on Science Fiction
“Politicians should read science fiction, not westerns and detective stories.” Continue reading
Harry S Truman Cynical Quote
“If you cannot convince them, confuse them.” Continue reading
William S. Burroughs on Politics and Science Fiction
“After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say ‘I want to see the manager.’ “ Continue reading
Napoleon Bonaparte on Politics
“He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.” Continue reading
Margaret Thatcher on Politics
“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples money.” Continue reading
Nancy Astor on Change
“The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change everything – or nothing.” Continue reading
Franklin Pierce Adams on Politics
“Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody.” Continue reading