He's suffering from Politicians' Logic. Something must be done, this is something, therefore we must do it. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes logic politician suffer
The Opposition aren't really the Opposition. They're just called the Opposition. But in fact they are the Opposition in exile. The Civil Service are the Opposition in residence. Antony Jay callcivilexile Change image and share on social
'Referring the matter to a committee' can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions. Antony Jay authoritycommitteedecision Change image and share on social
Men grow to the stature to which they are stretched when they are young. Antony Jay growmanstature Change image and share on social
In liberal logic, if life is unfair then the answer is to turn more tax money over to politicians, to spend in ways that will increase their chances of getting reelected. Thomas Sowell answerchanceincrease Change image and share on social
Most people have no imagination. If they could imagine the sufferings of others, they would not make them suffer so. What separated a German mother from a French mother? Ernst Toller frenchgermanimagination Change image and share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social