Larry J. Sabato Quotes

Politics is a very important part of our government. It must not be denigrated. It's the way our country runs. It's the lubricant that keeps things running smoothly.

I have just come out of an electoral experience with the people of my country in which I invited them to join me in a partnership for governance.

Good ideas are the backbone of good government.

I do not know much about politics, but I am trying to do the best I can with this administration until the time shall come for me to turn it over to somebody else.

Politics is activity in relation to power.

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

Democracy is a good client.

I love politics.

Democracy is not about making speeches. It is about making committees work.

What is politics but business?

I cannot run the political machine. I have enough on my hands without that. It is the people's business.

Politics determine who has the power, not who has the truth.

We mean by "politics" the people's business -- the most important business there is.

Government is not a game show, though at times it is amusing and entertaining to watch.

I'm in awe of what it takes to run a nation, especially our great nation.

In a democracy, people tend to get the kind of government they deserve.

I was always interested in politics.

I came into American politics and into this political system proud of politics and the way we make decisions.

Government, in the last analysis, is organized opinion. Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government.

Voters will decide how they want to be governed.

Good government is good politics.

You know, we're taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected.

There is a circus around politics. But if you think it is a game, then you forget what the purpose of politics actually is.

The whole thing about elections in Liberia - it's not about the way you take care of people, it's not about the heart, it's about education, according to the perception of some people.

If you present good government, then elections look after themselves.