Jacinda Ardern Quotes

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.

Politics is very hard work. You have to really commit to things. Some people get into it for the wrong reasons.

I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldn't go into it, because it's demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family.

I think I should be active politically. Because I look upon myself as a politician. That's not a dirty work you know. Some people think that there are something wrong with politicians. Of course, something wrong with some politicians.

Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business.

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

My respect for politicians has increased. It's hard work - even hard physical work.

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.

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

Being a prime minister is a very demanding job. And as long as I have the strength, I will continue to do this and be of benefit to my country.

Either one lives 'for' politics or one lives 'off' politics.

Good ends can rarely be attained in politics without passion.

When you are a politician, it means to work for the benefit of the country, not to stay home. In politics, it ends only when one dies.

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.

I am humbled by the opportunity to serve the people of West Tennessee, but I never intended to become a career politician.

Anybody who suggests that I run for governor is no friend of mine. It's a terrible position, and besides, it requires living in Albany, which is small-town life at its worst.

I will never give up politics. I've tried to give it up three times, but I never made it. Politics mobilizes me. I won't last long if I give it up.

I now want more time to devote to politics and more freedom to do so.

You have to have an almost boundless reservoir of energy and interest to enter politics because quite often it's thankless and fruitless and you can't accomplish much.

No one should be appointed to political office if he is a seeker after it.

I'm not into politics. I have received offers to enter politics, but I have not been tempted so far. I can't say about the future.

My goal was never to get re-elected.

I love politics, but I wouldn't want to be involved in it. Too little money, too much work! I don't really have the personality for that.

After thinking carefully about how I can best help my fellow Minnesotans, I have decided to not seek election for a different office in 2014. The warm encouragement from many people to run for U.S. senator or the governorship was deeply humbling.

I can't see why anyone would want to be in politics because you get so much criticism.