Contempt

From "The Oxford Book of Aphorisms"

In politics nothing is contemptible.
Benjamin Disraeli, Vivian Grey, 1826-7


Thomas Mann said "Everything is politics." I believe Disraeli should have been cynical in mood when he said this, though he is correct. However, there is "good" politics and not so good; a good politician should always strive to hold high ethics and high morals.

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