Corruption Politics Quotes

“We cannot, of course, expect every leader to possess the wisdom of Lincoln or Mandela’s largeness of soul. But when we think about what questions might be most useful to ask, perhaps we should begin by discerning what our prospective leaders believe it worthwhile for us to hear.

Do they cater to our prejudices by suggesting that we treat people outside our ethnicity, race, creed or party as unworthy of dignity and respect?

Do they want us to nurture our anger toward those who we believe have done us wrong, rub raw our grievances and set our sights on revenge?

Do they encourage us to have contempt for our governing institutions and the electoral process?

Do they seek to destroy our faith in essential contributors to democracy, such as an independent press, and a professional judiciary?

Do they exploit the symbols of patriotism, the flag, the pledge in a conscious effort to turn us against one another?

If defeated at the polls, will they accept the verdict, or insist without evidence they have won?

Do they go beyond asking about our votes to brag about their ability to solve all problems put to rest all anxieties and satisfy every desire?

Do they solicit our cheers by speaking casually and with pumped up machismo about using violence to blow enemies away?

Do they echo the attitude of Musolini: “The crowd doesn’t have to know, all they have to do is believe and submit to being shaped.”?

Or do they invite us to join with them in building and maintaining a healthy center for our society, a place where rights and duties are apportioned fairly, the social contract is honored, and all have room to dream and grow.

The answers to these questions will not tell us whether a prospective leader is left or right-wing, conservative or liberal, or, in the American context, a Democrat or a Republican. However, they will us much that we need to know about those wanting to lead us, and much also about ourselves.

For those who cherish freedom, the answers will provide grounds for reassurance, or, a warning we dare not ignore.”
― Madeleine K. Albright, Fascism: A Warning

“You see, this is the thing about this world. When it comes to politicians, people always forget.”
― Abhaidev, The Influencer: Speed Must Have a Limit

“A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself.”
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Sprites glitter in air that stinks of freshly spilled blood. The revel will go on, I realize. Everything will go on.

But I am not sure that I can.”
― Holly Black, The Cruel Prince

“When corruption is the priority, honesty becomes evil.”
― Kangoma Kindembo

“The empire was not a terrible thing. Neither was it a wonderful thing. The empire simply 'was'. The people suffered its rule because they were comfortable with its little tyrannies. Corruption was inevitable. You lived with it. It was either that or accept the chaos of the unknown.”
― Brandon Sanderson, The Emperor's Soul

“In India, all corrupted politicians, because of Karma, have to undergo, either jailed life or bailed life at-least once.”
― Dr Sivakumar Gowder

“Amantes Assemble Sonnet 91

Citizens are the alpha, citizens are the omega.
Whatever good is possible, it comes from the citizens.
Citizens are the creator, citizens are the ravager.
Citizens make the autocrats, citizens can crush them.
Citizens are the cause, citizens are the effect.
There is no destiny, only determination of the citizens.
Citizens are the worshipper, citizens are the worshipped.
There is no religion, only humanity of the citizens.
Citizens are the gospel, citizens are commandments.
When citizens command with conscience, corruption falls.
Citizens are the altar, citizens are the idol.
When the citizens come down to the streets, dictators fall.
Autocrats and dictators rule because the citizens allow it.
Once the citizens wake up from hibernation,
it's time for their last wish.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Amantes Assemble: 100 Sonnets of Servant Sultans

“I'd make a lousy politician, because politics demands compromise of principles, and I'd rather give up my life than give up my principles.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Mucize Misafir Merhaba: The Peace Testament

“If she herself had had any picture of the future, it had been of a society of animals... all equal... the strong protecting the weak... Instead- She did not know why- they had come to a time when no one dared speak his mind, when fierce, growling dogs roamed everywhere, and when you had to watch your comrades torn to pieces after confessing to shocking crimes.”
― George Orwell, Animal Farm

“It cannot be denied that the principal cause of this misery in Nigeria lies in the actions of the leaders themselves, who, through their corruption, have ensured that wealth remains in the hands of a small elite, while the masses wallow in abject poverty”
― Barack Okaka Obama, A Modest Proposal For Preventing The Corrupt Leaders of Nigeria From Being a Burden on Their Citizens or Country, And For Making Them Beneficial to The Public

“It's a modern twist on the French poet Anatole France's quip 'The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.' In [i]Citizens United[/i], it is more like 'The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the government from prohibiting rich and poor alike from expending billions of dollars in politics.”
― Leah Litman, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

“He who corrupts you buys your integrity at lowest price to update his stupidity, - but you end up stupid like him.”
― Kangoma Kindembo

“In India, corrupted politicians, earn huge money and deposit it in foreign countries. Thus, they are indulged in “Corruption-Pandemic.”
― Dr Sivakumar Gowder

“The society that does not respect the sacrifices of their soldiers, remain slave of the corrupt political systems.”
― Dr. Ashok Anand

“Asking if there is corruption in Thailand is like asking if there is dough inside a bakery. Pies and cakes don’t come from heaven and neither do deals and contracts.”
― Christopher G. Moore, Spirit House

“The evil create for those under their dominion a miniature sick society.”
― M. Scott Peck, People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil

“Never thought a Dr. Faucie is more powerful than a US president?

Bill Clinton did not got impeached for cheating on Hillary but for lying to Congress!

Faucie lied to the congress and still in the office, and get paid more than a US president!”
― Zybeta Beta Metani' Marashi

“Several people warned me about taking on this role, you know. They seemed to think that there were easier ways of securing a seat in the Lords.”
― Mick Herron, Joe Country

“This curve in the river, a stone’s throw from one of the biggest tourist draws in the city, was worth cleaning, but the catamarans didn’t go further upstream to where faecal matter from the barrios and heavy metals from industry were plentiful. The funds to clean up that crap had been embezzled, or so they said. If the river was ever cleaned, journalists would miss using it as a symbol for corruption in the city.”
― F.E. Beyer, Buenos Aires Triad

“A nation can be born in a day. The day righteousness is granted access and corruption is banned.”
― Benjamin Suulola

“Politicians like us must also be
entertained in order to lead the people [...]‘It is the duty of the taxpayers to always foot our bill. Whether they like it or not, complain or not, it is their duty to make sure I lead with a happy soul. That is the way the world is.”
― Niq Mhlongo, For you I’d steal a goat

“The corruption of our politicians, our leaders, and the heads of big corporations didn’t suddenly happen when they found themselves in influential roles; it has been an ongoing part of our everyday relationships and society for a long time.”
― Troy Hadeed, My Name Is Love: We're Not All That Different

“No one is watching us here, there are no rules, nothing for you to violate. We are both men of power. Rules are not even guidelines, but just - what is the word? Vibes.”
― Samit Basu, The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport

“An heir owned the throne, but the throne disowned the heir.”
― Fyren

“It’s only called CORRUPTION when you’re not Eating. Once your plate is served, suddenly it becomes CONNECTION.”
― PK Kasirim

“It's a very big red flag when a politician takes decisions based on his personal interest rather than a common one.”
― HAZEM ABDELMOWLA

“What made massive UN corruption possible was not so much the lies we told one another but the lies we told ourselves.”
― Michael Soussan, Backstabbing for Beginners: My Crash Course in International Diplomacy

“Insan-insan celeng atau celeng-celeng itu sekarang ada di mana-mana. Malah sekarang, untuk menjadi celeng, mereka tidak perlu lagi datang berguru pada raja celeng. Insan-insan celeng sudah diperanakkan dan berkembang biak dengan sendirinya. Maklum, udara sudah kotor dengan udara celeng. Dan nafsu tinggal diturut, dalam sekejap celelng-celeng sudah diperanakkan. Maka dalam waktu singkat, jumlah mereka meledak dengan amat banyak. Lembaga-lembaga pemerintahan dan lembaga-lembaga perwakilan rakyat dipenuhi dengan insan-insan celeng. Di lembaga-lembaga itu apa saja bisa dicelengkan. Jabatan diperjualbelikan secara celeng, anggaran dirancang dengan perhitungan celeng, proyek-proyek pembangunan diselewengkan dengan transaksi celeng. Bahkan politik pun diuangkan dengan celeng.

Sebenarnya sudah tersedia kata atau istilah untuk para pelaku semacam itu, yakni koruptor dan politikus kotor. Sedang istilah untuk praktik mereka adalah korupsi dan politik uang. Namun rakyat kebanyakan menyebut mereka celeng. Mungkin karena bagi rakyat kebanyakan, sebutan celeng lebih mudah ditangkap, dan lebih menggambarkan kejahatan dan keserakahan mereka daripada istilah koruptor atau politikus kotor. Mungkin juga karena rakyat ingin mengatakan tentang mereka sebagai apa adanya. Koruptor atau politikus kotor itu biar bagaimana masih manusia atau ada manusiawinya. Sedangkan celeng ya celeng, binatang yang memang tidak mengenal harga diri, rasa malu dan tidak mempunyai nurani. Tapi lebih daripada itu semua, sebutan celeng bisa menerangkan apa yang tidak bisa mereka terangkan.”
― Sindhunata, Menyusu Celeng

“In corrupt systems, transparency isn't policy—it's the enemy.”
― Junfil Olarte