Anpmymous Quotes

Running for office was definitely something I've thought about. When I was younger, I wanted to major in political science. And I've been engaged in current events since I was a kid. If I can make a difference and feel passionately and capable, then I would. Why not?

I didn't need to be speaker because I needed a fancy title or a big office. I wanted to be speaker so I could lead an effort to deal with the serious issues that are facing our country.

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.

I really don't have tremendous political ambition. I have policy ambition.

I always tell people this: to be a savvy politician or a good head of state and to be charitable are not mutually exclusive things.

I don't want to run for governor, but I don't think anyone should put public service out of the question because that's not what a good citizen does.

I never doubted that I would be a good mayor. I never did.

Whenever people say, 'You should be president,' I say, 'I thought you liked me.' Listen, I thought being mayor of Stamford was a wonderful job. Being governor of a state for a period of time is a wonderful job, and I'm not sure I'm at all attracted to Washington.

Yes, I'm your governor now. I'll take care of you.

The best, most interesting years of my life were spent in government and politics.

I loved being governor. It’s like running your own little country.

I've always sort of thought that politics was a high and noble calling and a good thing to do.

Once you've been a mayor, you look to try to get things done.

I continue to aspire to serve Colombia as president.

I ran for public office to do something good.

I think we can do better with our politicians. I think I'd make a good one, because I like people.

Even through sports, I have been serving the country. But later, I want to join politics.

I knew I always wanted to get involved in politics.

I'm intrigued by being in public office.

Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness.

All I wanted was to be involved in politics and government.

Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure.

I see myself as an old man and an unqualified teacher to the nation. I think being a teacher is probably the most important thing you can be in politics.

After PepsiCo, I do want to go to Washington. I want to give back.

There are too many politicians in the world and too few statesmen.