Quote by Richard M. Nixon

I played by the rules of politics as I found them.

I played by the rules of politics as I found them.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has adhered to the existing norms and practices of politics without attempting to challenge or change them. They have followed the established rules and regulations of the political system rather than attempting to reform or introduce alternative approaches. The quote implies a passive acceptance and conformity to the status quo in the realm of politics.

Topics

Politics

By Richard M. Nixon

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Happiness is a matter of one's most ordinary everyday mode o

Happiness is a matter of one's most ordinary everyday mode of consciousness being busy and lively and unconcerned with self. To be damned is for one's ordinary everyday mode of consciousness to be unremitting agonizing preoccupation with self.

Paul Farmer has helped to build amazing health care system i

Paul Farmer has helped to build amazing health care system in one of the poorest areas of Haiti. He founded Partners in Health, which serves the destitute and the sick in many parts of the world from Haiti to Boston and from Russia to Peru.

Amazing

Observe constantly that all things take place by change, and

Observe constantly that all things take place by change, and accustom thyself to consider that the nature of the Universe loves nothing so much as to change the things which are, and to make new things like them.

Marcus Aurelius

Nature Change

Think? Why think! We have computers to do that for us.

Think? Why think! We have computers to do that for us.

Computers

Bridges are built not to cross over it but it is built to li

Bridges are built not to cross over it but it is built to lift you to the other side safely.

Value Motivational Inspirational Appreciation Values Appreciate

I do remember actually learning chords to Beatles songs. I t

I do remember actually learning chords to Beatles songs. I thought they were great songwriters.

Learning

A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ign

A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.

Reading

In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution s

In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution since the trek from Africa. But there has been substantial progress towards higher standards of rights, justice and freedom - along with all too many illustrations of how remote is the goal of a decent society.

Freedom

You who write, choose a subject suited to your abilities and

You who write, choose a subject suited to your abilities and think long and hard on what your powers are equal to and what they are unable to perform.

Authors & Writing

It is time to return to core values, time to get back to bas

It is time to return to core values, time to get back to basics , to self-discipline and respect for the law, to consideration for the others, to accepting responsibility for yourself and your family - and not shuffling it off on other people and the state.

Family

When the waves are round me breaking,As I pace the deck alon

When the waves are round me breaking,As I pace the deck alone,And my eye in vain is seekingSome green leaf to rest upon;What would not I give to wanderWhere my old companions dwell?Absence makes the heart grow fonder,Isle of Beauty, fare thee well!

John Milton, Paradise Lost

Reflection

If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spec

If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular error.

John Kenneth Galbraith

Mistakes