Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa Quotes

Politics is about accountability, it is about leadership, it is about courage.

While not all politicians are statesmen, all statesmen are politicians.

It is my hope that as South Carolina senators, that we will stand up for what is best and good about our state.

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.

You know, there's a difference between politicians and leaders. Politicians read poll numbers and compromise. Leaders do what's morally right.

There are, believe it or not, good politicians.

A statesman cannot afford to be a moralist.

A good politician has to know both himself and his times.

There never was a time when the services of those who possess talents, integrity, firmness, and sound judgment, were more wanted in Congress.

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

Governing has always been hard.

Nikki Haley is a proven leader. And that is what she should be judged on.

If you can't be president - if you cannot stand up and represent Americans, you should not be president.

A politician ought to be born a foundling and remain a bachelor.

George W. Bush is a leader, and that's what we need in the White House. George Bush is someone you can believe and trust.

I always tried to do what I believed is right and I've always voted the way that I believe was the right way for my constituency, and that's what I'm doing when I govern.

President Obama has a strong record of doing what is best for America and Florida, and he built it by spending more time worrying about what his decisions would mean for the people than for his political fortunes.

Politicians can't manage. All they can do is talk.

Secretary Clinton is perfectly capable of defending her own service in office.

I was immature the way I handled the business. I saw myself as a tribune of the people.

I came into office to do what was correct, not to see what was politically expedient to get re-elected.

I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.

Luckily, I'm a governor - so I get to tell you what I've already done not just what I'm going to do.

The purpose of a politician is to be a leader. A politician has to lead. Otherwise he's just a follower.

I think as - all in all, it's better to have a cool president than a not cool president.