A politician is a man who understands government, and who is interested in the welfare of the people of the country.
US President, atomic bomb decision
Attributed, a more idealistic definition from him
1950s
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"I have come to the conclusion that the only way to get along in this world is to be a good sport."
Strange & Unusual"If you can't convince them, confuse them."
Strange & Unusual"The world is in a hell of a mess, and it's up to us to clean it up."
Controversial"I have found that the greatest problem in the world is to get people to understand each other."
Strange & Unusual"My favorite animal is the mule. He has more sense than a horse. He knows when to stop eating — and when to stop working."
Humorous