The power of words in politics is well known and the fourth edition
of the Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations brings together
both words of wisdom and things that might have been better left
unsaid. This unique reference book not only charts the most
influential political events of recent times via the things people
said about them - including an international financial crisis and a
watershed in American presidential politics - but also digs deeper
than ever into the rich heritage of political history from around
the world. A mouth-watering collection for anyone with an interest
in history and politics, Antony Jay (co-author of the famous TV
series Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister) has assembled both a
crash course in political wisdom past and present and a treasure
trove of politicians' cock-ups and put-downs, with more than 300
new quotations and over 90 new authors, from Sarah Palin to David
Cameron by way of Silvio Berlusconi. The dictionary also includes
an essay by the political journalist Matthew Parris and keyword and
subject indexes to help in tracing just the right quote. Quotations
include: 'The inherited and permanent fact that North America
speaks English.' Otto von Bismarck, when asked what was the
greatest political fact of modern times 'British jobs for British
workers.' Gordon Brown 'If I misspoke that was just a
misstatement.' Hillary Rodham Clinton 'You never want a serious
crisis to go to waste.' Rahm Emanuel 'A prince never lacks
legitimate reasons to excuse his failure to keep his word.' Niccolo
Machiavelli 'We are not going to give up our country for a mere X
on a ballot. How can a ballpoint pen fight with a gun?' Robert
Mugabe 'We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your
fist.' Barack Obama
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