Social economy means spending a penny to save a pound. Political economy is spending a pound to save a penny.

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb ... Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

Midas, they say, possessed the art of old Of turning whatsoe'er he touch'd to gold; This modern statesmen can reverse with ease - Touch them with gold, they'll turn to what you please.

The French have a new president, the British will soon have a new P.M., and we envy them as we endure the endless wait for this small dim man to go back to Texas and resume his life.

The reason there are so few female politicians is that it is too much trouble to put makeup on two faces.