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Frederick Scott Oliver

"In taking stock of a politician, the first question is not whether he was a good man who used righteous means, but whether he was successful in gaining power, in keeping it, and in governing; whether, in short, he was skilful at his particular craft or a bungler."

Source : Frederick Scott Oliver (1931). “The Endless Adventure: An introductory essay on politcs and politicians. From the flight of James II. to the accession of George I. (1688-1714) Stanhope and Sunderland (1714-1721) Townshend and Walpole (1721-1727)”

Frederick Scott Oliver

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“Hills peep o'er hills, and Alps on Alps arise.”
“There is no such thing as maturity. There is instead an ever-evolving process of maturing. Because when there is a maturity, there is a conclusion and a cessation. Thatâ€™s the end. Thatâ€™s when the coffin is closed. You might be deteriorating physically in the long process of aging, but your personal process of daily discovery is ongoing. You continue to learn more and more about yourself every day.”
“Everybody is vulnerable to being in relationships where they get fooled. I'm no different. It's just human nature.”
“Each one of them is Jesus in disguise.”
“I call it... the hot dog tree, because... it's a hot dog tree.”

Source : "Fictional character: Pee-wee". "Big Top Pee-wee", www.imdb.com. 1988.
“Sometimes, when you are not getting the love you want, giving makes you think you will.”
“Every relationship has its drama and baggage.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“You can only make so much money in life and only enjoy so many creature comforts. The important thing is to do something meaningful-to leave something behind.”

"In taking stock of a politician, the first question is not whether he was a good man who used righteous means, but whether he was successful in gaining power, in keeping it, and in governing; whether, in short, he was skilful at his particular craft or a bungler."

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