Hannah Arendt Quotes

I admire politicians. It is a really tough assignment, and I would fall at the first fence.

I'm very glad I'm not a politician. I think it's one step away from the gates of hell, being a politician. I really do. It's a nightmare.

A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been brought to public life is not as likely to insist upon or regard that quality in its chosen leaders today - and in fact we have forgotten.

I admire people who come to politics because it takes a lot of courage to be in politics in India.

One never expected from a Congressman more than good intentions and public spirit.

Political courage reads well in editorials, but it doesn't translate into political reality.

We can score political points. We can try to advance some important initiatives. But at some point, it takes sober-minded, responsible conservative leaders to identify when you've pushed as far as you can and to have the courage to go back and face the electorate and explain to them why you voted the way you did.

I've been involved in politics for quite some time. I've held positions, and my experiences are very deep, and I think I have the capacity, the courage, and the character to institute the kinds of reforms that are so desperately needed.

Based on my experience, I believe that Ben Sasse has the right policy background, a notable commitment to public service - and, perhaps most importantly, the courage - to help renew our country.

What gets you out of bed in the morning? This is a question I'm often asked as a politician. It tends to be closely followed by a dozen other questions about what I'll do in 'x' scenario or whether I'll resign if 'y' happens.

The fact is the American people want men and women to stand up and represent them and to put their interests ahead of the party interests.

In 'Profiles in Courage,' my grandfather, John F. Kennedy, praised leadership that put country above party, elevated principles over petty politics and promoted progress before personal interests.

Politics is so difficult, it's generally only people who aren't quite up to the task who feel convinced they are.

Because John McCain stood up, our country is better off. The respect he is given around the world is not because of a teleprompter speech designed to appeal to American critics abroad but because of decades of clearly demonstrated character and statesmanship.

The stakes they play for in politics are paper and money. The chips they play with are your life.

I have a world of respect for Congressman Dold and the service he's given to our country.

What do you prefer? A prime minister obsessed with being popular, or a prime minister who does the job?

In politics, the leaders are supposed to work and work.

As a politician, I worked very, very hard in order to maintain the unity of our country. That was my aim.

In the political realm, when I say I'm going to give everything, that means I'll represent the people to the best of my ability.

One hopes that good, sensible and brave people will continue to go into public life at all levels.

I just want to be a really good congressman. You should look at what you are today and be the very best you can.

My grandfather... always used to say - I remember it really well - that he was proud to be a politician. He wanted to redeem that word.

I have a message for any young woman who is thinking about running for office and has ever attended a costume party… or done anything stupid on camera. Run for office. Fight for this country.

I started off tagging stuff - I'm not meant to be having tea and biscuits with the prime minister.