"A man who is not a scholar by temperament should devote his time to public affairs." ~~ Midrash, Leviticus R. 25
"Without family life no nation can be made." ~~ Aaron David Gordon
"I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest." ~~ Rodney Dangerfield
"In crises the most daring course is often safest. " ~~ Henry A. Kissinger
"In its relations with other nations, those responsible for representing its government in foreign affairs, must proudly assert its Jewish pride and traditions which is certain to enhance the esteem with which Israel will be regarded. " ~~ Rebbe Menachem Schneerson
"The first condition a community should set, if it aspires to be a nation, is to own the land whereon it lives, and supply its own needs." ~~ Max Nordau
"When you come to a city, follow its customs." ~~ Midrash, Exodus R. 47
"When the president enters, all rise and none sits until he says: “Be seated!”" ~~ Talmud, Horayot
"A community which has no synagogue and no shelter for the poor, must first provide for the poor. " ~~ Sefer Hasidim
"Any fact that needs to be disclosed should be put out now or as quickly as possible, because otherwise the bleeding will not end. " ~~ Henry A. Kissinger
"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been. " ~~ Henry A. Kissinger
"A politician is someone who will double-cross that bridge when he comes to it." ~~ Oscar Levant
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