Earl of Sandwhich . . .You shall either die of the pox or on the gallows.

Quote by John Wilkes

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That, sir, depends on whether I embrace your mistress or your politics.

That, sir, depends on whether I embrace your mistress or your politics.

A people whose souls are so little tuned to joy.

A people whose souls are so little tuned to joy.

Earl of Sandwhich . . .You shall either die of the pox or on the...

Earl of Sandwhich . . .You shall either die of the pox or on the...

A politician is a person with whose politics you don't agree; if you agree with...

A politician is a person with whose politics you don't agree; if you agree with...

Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little...

Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom; and a great empire and little...

Have the most reliable friend you can have in American politics, and that is ready...

Have the most reliable friend you can have in American politics, and that is ready...

Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.

Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.

The Democratic Party is the party that opened its arms. We opened them to every...

The Democratic Party is the party that opened its arms. We opened them to every...

If youre sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come...

If youre sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come...

It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creeds...

It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creeds...

I remember when you couldnt even mention environmental issues without a snicker. But then in...

I remember when you couldnt even mention environmental issues without a snicker. But then in...

Talkers are usually more articulate than doers, since talk is their specialty.

Talkers are usually more articulate than doers, since talk is their specialty.

I don't have any formula for ousting a dictator or building democracy. All I can...

I don't have any formula for ousting a dictator or building democracy. All I can...

The best way to relieve families from time to time is to let them keep...

The best way to relieve families from time to time is to let them keep...

Politics has less to do with where you live than where your heart is.

Politics has less to do with where you live than where your heart is.

Politics is an act of faith; you have to show some kind of confidence in...

Politics is an act of faith; you have to show some kind of confidence in...

Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.

Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.

Too austere a philosophy makes few wise men; too rigorous politics, few good subjects; too...

Too austere a philosophy makes few wise men; too rigorous politics, few good subjects; too...

I guess you'd call me an independent, since I've never identified myself with one party...

I guess you'd call me an independent, since I've never identified myself with one party...

Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated...

Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perpetually rejuvenated...