"A government is an institution that holds a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence."

"Power is the chance to impose your will within a social context, even when opposed and regardless of the integrity of that chance."

"I am a member of the bourgeoisie and feel myself to be such, and I have been brought up in their opinions and ideals."

"Politics is a strong and slow boring of hard boards. It takes both passion and perspective."

"The Protestant wanted to work in a calling; we are forced to do so."