"Pure politics is merely the calculus of..." - Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

“The life of a citizen is the property of his country.”

“There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest.”

“Fanaticism must be put to sleep before it can be eradicated.”

“The first duty of an American citizen, then, is that he shall work in politics.”

“I regard reduction in Federal spending as one of the most important issues in this campaign. In my opinion it is the most direct and effective contribution that Government can make to business.”

“I saw that the State was half-witted, that it was timid as a lone woman with her silver spoons, and that it did not know its friends from its foes, and I lost all my remaining respect for it, and pitied it.”

“Beat your opponent where he is strongest, and you demoralize him.”

“IF you are going to fight, don't let them talk you into negotiating. But, if you are going to negotiate, don't let them talk you into fighting.”

“Don't swap horses in crossing a stream.”