Politics is the pursuit of trivial men who, when they succeed at it, become important in the eyes of more trivial men. -George Jean Nathan

 

Politics is the pursuit of trivial men who, when they succeed at it, become important in the eyes of more trivial men.


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This quote is just one of 12 total George Jean Nathan quotes in our collection. George Jean Nathan is known for saying 'Politics is the pursuit of trivial men who, when they succeed at it, become important in the eyes of more trivial men.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles.

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To speak of morals in art is to speak of legislature in sex. Art is the sex of the imagination.

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Love is an emotion experienced by the many and enjoyed by the few. -George Jean Nathan
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Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

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No man thinks clearly when his fists are clenched.

George Jean Nathan
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Politics is the pursuit of trivial men who, when they succeed at it, become important in the eyes of more trivial men. -George Jean Nathan
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Love is the emotion that a woman feels always for a poodle dog and sometimes for a man.

George Jean Nathan
156