George Washington Plunkitt - Political Quotes

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Richard Croker used to say that tellin' the truth and stickin' to his friends was the political leader's stock in trade.

George Washington Plunkitt

There's the biggest kind of a difference between political looters and politicians who make a fortune out of politics by keepin' their eyes wide open. The looter goes in for himself alone without considerin' his organization or his city. The politician looks after his own interests, the organization's interests, and the city's interests all at the same time. See the distinction?

George Washington Plunkitt

I want to add that no matter how well you learn to play the political game, you won't make a lastin' success of it if you're a drinkin' man.

George Washington Plunkitt

I rope them all in by givin' them opportunities to show themselves off. I don't trouble them with political arguments. I just study human nature and act accordin'.

George Washington Plunkitt

I've been studyin' the political game for forty-five years, and I don't know it all yet. I'm learnin' somethin' all the time. How, then, can you expect what they call business men to turn into politics all at once and make a success of it?

George Washington Plunkitt

The politician who steals is worse than a thief. He is a fool. With the grand opportunities all around for a man with a political pull, there's no excuse for stealin' a cent.

George Washington Plunkitt