"In America the President reigns for four..." - Quote by Oscar Wilde

“The only form of fiction in which real characters do not seem out of place is history. In novels they are detestable.”

“The criminal classes are so close to us that even the policemen can see them.”

“Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.”

“We're in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military is absolutely incapable of defending this country.”

“Nobody said democracies supposed to be easy. It's hard. And in a big country like America, it probably should be hard.”

“In America, there's a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world.”

“I had been told I was on the road to hell, but I had no idea it was just a mile down the road with a dome on it.”

“You can question somebody's views and their judgment without questioning their motives or patriotism.”

“That is the problem with this rich and anguished generation. Somewhere a long time ago they fell in love with the idea that politicians- even the slickest and brightest presidential candidates- were real heroes and truly exciting people. That is wrong on its face. They are mainly dull people with corrupt instincts and criminal children.”