Morton Blackwell Quotes

Moral outrage is the most powerful motivating force in politics.

Winners aren't perfect. They made fewer mistakes than their rivals.

Never give a bureaucrat a chance to say no.

The winner in a political contest is determined by the number and the effectiveness of the activists on the respective sides.

In politics, nothing moves unless it's pushed.

To succeed inside a political party, one must cultivate an ability to sit still and remain polite while foolish people speak nonsense

Don't get mad except on purpose.

You can't save the world if you can't pay the rent.

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.

You cannot make friends of your enemies by making enemies of your friends.

Actions have consequences.

Make the opponents' goal more expensive than it's worth.

Political technology determines political success.

In politics, you have your word and your friends; go back on either and you're dead.

Keep your eye on the main chance and don't stop to kick every barking dog.

Don't fully trust anyone until he has stuck with a good cause which he saw was losing.

One big reason is better than many little reasons.

Effort is admirable. Achievement is valuable.

In volunteer politics, a builder can build faster than a destroyer can destroy.

The mind can absorb no more than the seat can endure.

Expand the leadership.

Don't treat good guys like you treat bad guys.

Keep a secure home base.

Never miss a political meeting if you think there's the slightest chance you'll wish you'd been there.

A prompt, generous letter of thanks can seal a commitment which otherwise might disappear when the going gets rough.