James Carville Quotes & Sayings

“Sometimes the right thing gets done for the wrong reason and sometimes, unfortunately, the wrong thing gets done for the right reason.”

“Ideologies aren't all that important. What's important is psychology.”

“I was against gay marriage until I realized I didn't have to get one.”

“I think that America will not trust a party to defend America that isn't willing to defend itself.”

“When you become famous, being famous becomes your profession.”

“Drag a $100 bill through a trailer camp and there's no telling what you will find.”

“I think Ralph Nader is the biggest liar in American politics when he said it didn't matter who was president.”

“You have to have sharp elbows if you want to change something.”

“You know there's nothing a Hill Democrat would rather do than criticize another Democrat. It is their favorite activity. Then they can read about how honorable they are in an Op-Ed piece, how bipartisan.”

“But I'd rather not predict. I'd rather affect.”