Extremism in defense of liberty is not a vice, but I denounce political extremism, of the left or the right, based on duplicity, falsehood, fear, violence and threats when they endanger liberty.
Politics is an act of faith; you have to show some kind of confidence in the intellectual and moral capacity of the public.
The political process is rough and tumble by definition, and being grounded in faith in a Higher Power has proven helpful in navigating the difficult terrain.
A political convention is not a place where you can come away with any trace of faith in human nature.
These new young politicians have given us the confidence to start dreaming again to believe there is a better politics, and a better future for Italy in general.
Shaping the future is what drives me. Since I left politics, I'm very much interested in emerging markets.
You have not fully expressed your power as a voter until you have scientific literacy in topics that matter for future political issues.
A lot of people who claim they're political comedians are just comedians who have opinions. But they stop being funny the minute they give their opinions.
I don't really have funny things to say about politics. I wish I did, but I don't.
Reagan's emotional intelligence, his ability to suss out people's longings and to channel them for political purposes, was better than just about any human being that ever lived.
On the contrary, the characteristic element of the present situation is that economic questions have finally and irrevocably invaded the domain of public life and politics.
I just feel like I'm a very lucky person to have a new life outside of politics.
For me, no ideological or political conviction would justify the sacrifice of a human life. For me, the value of life is absolute, with no concessions. It's not negotiable.
In order to master the unruly torrent of life the learned man meditates, the poet quivers, and the political hero erects the fortress of his will.
Well, I've been in the political arena all of my life, and 10 years of that as a candidate and elected official, and that's about enough.
My wife told me if there is any rumors about me, it better be about politics and not about my social life.
I could pose in fashion commercials as a high society star but politics is a new way of life.
I am sure there is a right way and a wrong way and in today's life, there are many different rules of being politically correct.
My life would have gone along perfectly well, politically speaking, if it hadn't been for girls.
Writers and journalists tend to be simplistic about politics when, like all other areas of life, it's more complicated.
I miss New York. I like the country and I like the people. However, the U.S. political and legal system is prone to overreaction.
