The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary.

George Washington is the only president who never blamed the previous administration for his troubles.

Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his conduct.

If only closed minds came with closed mouths.

During a campaign the air is full of speeches - and vice versa.