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Frederick Scott Oliver, born in 1864, was a renowned American writer known for his diverse literary works, including novels, poetry, and drama. He was recognized for his unique literary style and profound insights into social issues.

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“A wise politician will never grudge a genuflexion or a rapture if it is expected of him by prevalent opinion.”

Ifs Opinion Wise Politician Expected Rapture Grudge

Author:Frederick Scott Oliver

“In taking stock of a politician, the first question is not whether he was a good man who used righteous means, but whether he was successful in gaining power, in keeping it, and in governing; whether, in short, he was skilful at his particular craft or a bungler.”

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Book:The Endless Adventure: An introductory essay on politcs and politicians. From the flight of James II. to the accession of George I. (1688-1714) Stanhope and Sunderland (1714-1721) Townshend and Walpole (1721-1727)

Source: The Endless Adventure: An introductory essay on politcs and politicians. From the flight of James II. to the accession of George I. (1688-1714) Stanhope and Sunderland (1714-1721) Townshend and Walpole (1721-1727)

“Men who are engaged in public life must necessarily aim at reducing opposition to a minimum, and one of the most obvious means to that end is by misrepresenting, discrediting or ruining their opponents.”

Men Mean Ends Political Politics Aim Obvious Opponents Engaged Opposition Minimum Reducing Public Life

Book:Politics and politicians

Source: Politics and politicians

“It is true that the politician, in his professional character, does not always, or even very often, conform to the most approved pattern of private conduct.”

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Book:Politics and politicians

Source: Politics and politicians

“No politician has ever yet been able to rule his country, nor has any country ever yet been able to face the world, upon the principles of the Sermon on the Mount.”

World Country Able Faces Political Politics Principles Politician Sermons Sermon On The Mount

Book:Politics and politicians

Source: Politics and politicians

About the Author

Born: 1864
Died: 1934
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 5

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The Endless Adventure: An introductory essay on politcs and politicians. From the flight of James II. to the accession of George I. (1688-1714) Stanhope and Sunderland (1714-1721) Townshend and Walpole (1721-1727)Related source material

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