justice of political power…

“The first panacea for a mismanaged nation is inflation of the currency; the second is war. Both bring a temporary prosperity; both bring a permanent ruin. But both are the refuge of political and economic opportunists.” –   Ernest Hemingway

“Where is the justice of political power if it executes the murderer and jails the plunderer, and then itself marches upon neighboring lands, killing thousands and pillaging the very hills?”   Kahlil Gibran

“The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.”   Aristotle

“I am neither bitter nor cynical but I do wish there was less immaturity in political thinking.”   Franklin D. Roosevelt

“America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America.”   Jimmy Carter

“Politics, economics and culture are all undertakings whose ultimate aim is people’s happiness. Politics, in particular, directly influences each and every person’s daily life. Political leaders must therefore view things in their largest perspective. They must never be blinded by self-interest or personal desires, or allow concern for short-term advantage to be their downfall.” – Josei Toda