Real politics are the possession and distribution of power.

Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.

Otto von Bismarck

The Law of Triviality... briefly stated, it means that the time spent on any item of the agenda will be in inverse proportion to the sum involved.

C. Northcote Parkinson

It is an interesting and demonstrable fact, that all children are atheists and were religion not inculcated into their minds, they would remain so.

Ernestine Rose

My pacifism is an instinctive feeling, a feeling that possesses me because the murder of men is disgusting. My attitude is not derived from any intellectual theory but is based on my deepest antipathy to every kind of cruelty and hatred.

Albert Einstein

Remember you will not always win. Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat. But there is, in this case, always tomorrow -- after you have done your best to achieve success today.

Maxwell Maltz

I am interested in getting people to use the healthcare system at the right time, getting them to see the doctor early enough, before a small health problem turns serious.

Donna Shalala

There are ways we can go do a better job of educating young moms and dads about the vital role they have as the child's first teacher. I think there are ways in which we can partner with local school districts and states to do a better job to provide nutrition options at school.

Tom Vilsack

I've been asked to say a couple of words about my husband, Fang. How about short and cheap?

Phyllis Diller

One may survive distress, but not disgrace.

Scottish Proverb

Next to theology I give music the highest place of honor.

Martin Luther

If we don't empower ourselves with knowledge, then we're gonna be led down a garden path.

Fran Drescher

Any son of a dictator, I'm sure, has major issues with their relationship with their father.

Dominic Cooper