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Where might is mixed with wit, there is too good an accord in a government.

The science of politics is the one science that is deposited by the streams of history, like the grains of gold in the s , of a river; , the knowledge of the past, the record of truths revealed by experience, is eminently practical, as an instrument of action , a power that goes to making the future.

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

Be the measure great or small, let it be honest in every part.

In the White House, you can be on the pitcher’s mound or you can be in the catcher’s position. Put points on the board. Show people you can govern. Deliver on what you said you were going to deliver on.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

No one ever teaches well who wants to teach, or governs well who wants to govern.

Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers.