The Jewish Wisdom Database

Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.

It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs.

The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously.

There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

University politics are vicious precisely because the stakes are so small.

Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem.

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

I must govern the clock, not be governed by it.

Make sure to be in with your equals if you're going to fall out with your superiors.

The only difference between the Democrats and the Republicans is that the Democrats allow the poor to be corrupt, too.

If every one cleaned his own doorsteps, the whole town would be clean.

In its relations with other nations, those responsible for representing its government in foreign affairs, must proudly assert its Jewish pride and traditions which is certain to enhance the esteem with which Israel will be regarded.

Jewish law sets forth the criteria necessary for Israel's peace and safety: these can only be achieved from a position of military strength and secure borders. Any sign of strategic vulnerability is sure to encourage terrorism in Israel and abroad.

There are times when an individual feels he should do those things which only can and should be done by the many. There is room for only one Prime Minister, but for those who make the desert bloom there is room for hundreds, thousands and even millions.

I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.

It is more profitable for your Congressman to support the tobacco industry than your life.

Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.

Have you ever seen a candidate talking to a rich person on television?

I always wanted to get into politics, but I was never light enough to make the team.

Tax reform is taking the taxes off things that have been taxed in the past and putting taxes on things that haven't been taxed before.

Liberals feel unworthy of their possessions. Conservatives feel they deserve everything they've stolen.

All I know is I'm not a Marxist.

The establishment is made up of little men, very frightened.

Evil does not prevail until it is given power.

A politician is someone who will double-cross that bridge when he comes to it.