Morton Blackwell Quotes & Sayings

One big reason is better than many little reasons. — Morton Blackwell

Don't get mad except on purpose. — Morton Blackwell

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

Actions have consequences. — Morton Blackwell

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

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

The mind can absorb no more than the seat can endure. — Morton Blackwell

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

In politics, nothing moves unless it's pushed. — Morton Blackwell

Promptly report your action to the one who requested it. — Morton Blackwell

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

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

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

The test of moral ideas is moral results. — Morton Blackwell

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

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

Expand the leadership. — Morton Blackwell

Effort is admirable. Achievement is valuable. — Morton Blackwell

Never give a bureaucrat a chance to say no. — Morton Blackwell

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

Sound doctrine is sound politics. — Morton Blackwell

A stable movement requries a healthy, reciprocal I.O.U. flow among its participants. Don't keep a careful tally. — Morton Blackwell

Moral outrage is the most powerful motivating force in politics. — Morton Blackwell

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

You cannot make friends of your enemies by making enemies of your friends. — Morton Blackwell

Don't treat good guys like you treat bad guys. — Morton Blackwell