In politics nothing is immutable. Events carry within them an invincible power. The unwise destroy themselves in resistance. The skillful accept events, take strong hold of them and direct them.

In politics, an absurdity is not an impediment.

In politics, stupidity is not a handicap.

In the service, when a man gives you his word, his word is binding. In politics, you never know.

To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities; that is not to be taken seriously in politics.

Politics begin where the masses are, not where there are thousands, but where there are millions, that is where serious politics begin.