Definition of Politics

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Politics

The science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals.

The management of a political party; the conduct and contests of parties with reference to political measures or the administration of public affairs; the advancement of candidates to office; in a bad sense, artful or dishonest management to secure the success of political candidates or parties; political trickery.

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Politics Quotations

Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity.
Albert Einstein

I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.
Thomas Jefferson

Politics is such a torment that I advise everyone I love not to mix with it.
Thomas Jefferson

In the end, that's what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope?
Barack Obama

It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.
Ronald Reagan

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

Politics I supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.
Ronald Reagan

Politics is just like show business. You have a hell of an opening, coast for a while, and then have a hell of a close.
Ronald Reagan

In war, you can only be killed once, but in politics, many times.
Winston Churchill

Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business.
Winston Churchill

Politics Translations

politics in Afrikaans is beleid
politics in Danish is politik
politics in Dutch is beleid, politiek, staatkunde
politics in French is politique
politics in German is Politik
politics in Italian is politica
politics in Swedish is politik

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