Winners aren’t perfect. They made fewer mistakes than their rivals.
Political technology determines political success.
Don’t get mad except on purpose.
One big reason is better than many little reasons.
In politics, nothing moves unless it’s pushed.
In volunteer politics, a builder can build faster than a destroyer can destroy.
You can’t save the world if you can’t pay the rent.
Keep a secure home base.
Don’t treat good guys like you treat bad guys.
Politics is of the heart as well as of the mind. Many people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Expand the leadership.
In politics, you have your word and your friends; go back on either and you’re dead.
To succeed inside a political party, one must cultivate an ability to sit still and remain polite while foolish people speak nonsense.
Effort is admirable. Achievement is valuable.
Keep your eye on the main chance and don’t stop to kick every barking dog.
Never miss a political meeting if you think there’s the slightest chance you’ll wish you’d been there.
Sound doctrine is sound politics.
The test of moral ideas is moral results.
Promptly report your action to the one who requested it.
Actions have consequences.
A prompt, generous letter of thanks can seal a commitment which otherwise might disappear when the going gets rough.