"A man will blithely do in politics what he would kick a man downstairs for in ordinary life."

-- Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery

#Men Quotes #Ordinary Quotes #Politics Quotes

“I feel that you are justified in looking into the future with true assurance, because you have a mode of living in which we find the joy of life and the joy of work harmoniously combined. Added to this is the spirit of ambition which pervades your very being, and seems to make the day's work like a happy child at play.”
“Simple, yet effective!”
“If Hillary gave up one of her balls and gave it to Obama, he'd have two.”

Source : "James Carville stands by Obama comment" by Patrick Gavin, www.politico.com. November 19, 2010.
“I don't see how it's doing society any good to have so many members walking around with vague memories of algebraic formulas and geometric diagrams and clear memories of hating them.”
“That this gentleman [President John Adams] ought not to be the object of the federal wish, is, with me, reduced to demonstration. His administration has already very materially disgraced and sunk the government. There are defects in his character which must inevitably continue to do this more and more. And if he is supported by the federal party, his party must in the issue fall with him.”
“I started practicing Yoga at about 18. I had a friend who was doing it and was incredibly disciplined and meditated all the time.”
“The tears of childhood fall fast and easily, and evil be to him who makes them flow.”
“Why doesn't Prin go and get her own ***** blistering bloody shitty jelly doughnuts?”

Source : Margaret Laurence (1974). “The Diviners”, p.36, University of Chicago Press

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