When I left politics in the early Eighties and started writing and recording, my idea was that I could have an influence further down into other generations. That Natives could come into the culture through arts and music. John Trudell artcultureearly share on social
I think it's good politics to beat up on big companies and rich people. Sam Wyly beatbigcompany Change image and share on social
When I came to Johannesburg from the countryside, I knew nobody, but many strangers were very kind to me. I then was dragged into politics, and then, subsequently, I became a lawyer. Nelson Mandela countrysidedragjohannesburg Change image and share on social
I have dealt with a pretty interesting mix of young people, many of whom have never been involved in any form of politics at any level who are interested in alternatives to austerity and debt, and older people who left the Labour party, mainly over Iraq, who are coming back in. Jeremy Corbyn alternativeausterityback share on social
The politics of Europe is unimaginative and bureaucratic. Marjorie Scardino bureaucraticeuropepolitic Change image and share on social
The only politics in this country that's relevant to black people today is the politics of revolution... none other. H. Rap Brown blackcountrypeople Change image and share on social
I think that what went wrong with religion is the same thing that went wrong with politics. Is that it became too money based and too controlling. It's just a weakness that we human beings have for control - we want one thing and then we want more and then we want more. Dave Davies basebeingcontrol share on social
The arts community is generally dominated by liberals because if you are concerned mainly with painting or sculpture, you don't have time to study how the world works. And if you have no understanding of economics, strategy, history and politics, then naturally you would be a liberal. Mark Helprin artcommunityconcern share on social
Success in Silicon Valley, most would agree, is more merit-driven than almost any other place in the world. It doesn't matter how old you are, what sex you are, what politics you support or what color you are. If your idea rocks and you can execute, you can change the world and/or get really, stinking rich. Michael Arrington agreechangecolor share on social
What I've certainly learned is that whenever I've said anything about real politics, I've come under attack. So it's best simply to play politics on television. Kevin Spacey attackhavelearn Change image and share on social