Paul Johnson Quotes

Every one must be familiar with the often expressed opinion, that, as a practical politician, Mr. Mill's career was essentially a failure.

No one ought to be under any illusion that Cheney privately thinks himself a failure.

Appearances are not truth. But every politician knows that his or her image, as well as his or her actions, can make the difference between failure and success.

…it was far better to be known as an ex-secretary than an ex-defeated candidate for governor.

It doesn’t matter, this young man will never go far in politics.

I have acquired - some would say deservedly - quite a few rivals: former Israeli politicians, some of whom at their height were stars beloved by large parts of the public. But today, they aren't in politics, and when they sit alone in their room, they say to themselves that Barak is the one who showed them out the door.

Seldom has a politician left public office with more self-generated fanfare than Sen. William S. Cohen.

What is it we are hating? It goes beyond politics. I suppose that my fascination with [Margaret Thatcher] is not just with her political record but with her as a phenomenon.

Hillary Clinton has been a disaster as a senator. A disaster.

I generally think that Hillary Clinton is a good egg and a good politician.

Barack Obama's failed us. But look, it's understandable. A lot of people fail at their first job.

Herman Cain said he wants people to know that there's more between his ears than pepperoni and pizza sauce. He says there's also a few napkins and crazy bread.

Take [the first female] president away from Hillary [Clinton], what's her story? What is fascinating? What's interesting about Hillary? Coughing fits? The lump in her throat that she has to cover with the Mao jacket? What's her story?

I said that my father was not a politician. I, instead, think I am. But not in the sense of being interested in a political career - rather in the sense that I think it necessary to strive to build a certain India, the India I want.

Governor Romney is suffering from political amnesia.

As prime minister, I worked closely with Ronald Reagan for eight of the most important years of all our lives. We talked regularly both before and after his presidency. And I have had time and cause to reflect on what made him a great president.

Obama took a bad situation and, in certain ways, made it worse. ... I find Obama scary in a way that I had not done in 2008.

Hillary Clinton has done amazing things and she's not done yet.

A statesman is any politician it's considered safe to name a school after.

All other things being equal, a bald man cannot be elected President of the United States.

You know, I guess I'm like any other political figure: Everybody wants to be loved.

Hillary Clinton's a highly intelligent woman, hard-working, she's dedicated her life to public service, but unfortunately, she does not have a track record of accomplishment or transparency. ... She's not the woman for the White House.

Sometimes Hillary Clinton doesn't get the credit she deserves. But the fact is, Hillary is steady, and Hillary is true.

A statesman is a successful politician who is dead.

Our party's most outstanding mediocrity.