George Bernard Shaw Quotes

The job of the politician isn’t to tell you what you want to hear, but to tell you what needs to be done.

A minister of state is excusable for the harm he does when the helm of government has forced his hand in a storm; but in the calm he is guilty of all the good he does not do.

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

The CDU is willing to continue to take responsibility for our country. We want to do justice to the government mandate.

The best state is that in which bad men are not allowed to hold office, and good men are not allowed to refuse office.

Being prime minister is not a job to be performed with an eye for the exit.

The role of Premier is not one that should be taken lightly, nor is it a personal trophy.

To govern is to choose. To appear to be unable to choose is to appear to be unable to govern.

The people of New Jersey stepped up. They shared in the sacrifice. You know what else they did? They rewarded politicians who lead instead of politicians who pandered.

The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best.

It is with obedience to your call that I take up the burden of government leadership for the final time.

If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce.

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 share the anger, but, ultimately, to govern this country, it takes more than anger. It takes experience. It takes positions that reflect the best values of the American people.

If I weren't doing the politics, I wouldn't be doing my job.

I am extremely proud to have the honour and privilege to be the Premier of this great state of Victoria.

It has been my philosophy all my life that good government is good politics.

Government is not the enemy. Government is simply a tool that can be used wisely or unwisely.

The responsibility of a public official is to make the country work!

It kills me not to be there, not to be in the White House doing what needs to be done.

As the leaders of this great country, I urge my fellow colleagues in the House, governors, and presidential candidates alike to hold ourselves up to a higher standard.

Politicians can be cheered for the promises they make. Our country will be judged by the promises we keep.

If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.

I think we need politicians; we need people who want to serve.

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