“What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?”
Richard J. Daley
“A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.”
James Freeman Clarke
“What we're seeing now is a bit of a return to our historic roots, having non-politicians seek elective office.”
Darrell West
“Men say I am a saint losing himself in politics. The fact is that I am a politician trying my hardest to become a saint.”
Mahatma Gandhi
“kudos to the educators, athletes, dancers, judges, janitors, politicians, artists, actors, writers, singers, poets, and social activist, to all who dare to look at like with humor, determination and respect”
Maya Angelou
“The short memories of American voters is what keeps our politicians in office”
Will Rogers
“My choice early in life was either to be a piano-player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference.”
Harry S Truman
