“Beware the politically obsessed. They are often bright and interesting...” — Peggy Noonan Quote

“Beware the politically obsessed. They are often bright and interesting, but they have something missing in their natures; there is a hole, an empty place, and they use politics to fill it up. It leaves them somehow misshapen.”

“What Andrew Cuomo said is, truly, a scandal. It's a scandal if he actually thinks it - that those who hold conservative views on abortion, gun rights and marriage are extreme, anathema and have no place in the state.”

“TV gives everyone an image, but radio gives birth to a million images in a million brains.”

“If you join government, calmly make your contribution and move on. Don't go along to get along; do your best and when you have to - and you will - leave, and be something else.”

“Don't fall in love with politicians, they're all a disappointment. They can't help it, they just are.”

“Memo to future presidents: Never stake your entire survival on the painful passing of a bad bill. Never take the country down the road to 'Demon Pass.'”

“Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.”

“Frankly, I don't mind not being President. I just mind that someone else is.”

“A second opinion never hurts, not only in medicine, but also in politics.”

“All people are born alike - except Republicans and Democrats.”

“Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote.”

“Politicians are actors, too, don't you think? Usually, if you like people and you're outgoing, not a shy little thing, you can do pretty well in politics.”