Politics is the art of the possible, the attainable — the art of the next best.
Unified Germany
A pragmatic definition of politics, emphasizing compromise and realism.
Late 19th century
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"With a gentleman I am always a gentleman and a half, and when I have to do with a pirate, I try to be a pirate and a half."
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