Quotes from James Carville

Politics is a rough and tumble business, and yet there seems to be an effort by the commentariat to sanitise American politics to some type of high-level Victorian debating society.

I've worked on enough campaigns to know that the most aggrieved candidate rarely emerges victorious.

I have always loved the college atmosphere - sometimes too much, which is why I spent so long at LSU.

As a result of that forgiveness, I will never criticize or attack any of your past actions or remarks concerning matters of race relations or civil rights. Remember senator, we all make errors. Committing errors is not a tragedy, but failing to learn from them is a great one.

You've asked for forgiveness. This letter is to inform you that, on the heels of a statement by my dear friend, Congressman John Lewis, a man I admire and respect as much as any living American, I do forgive you.

I grew up in Carville, Louisiana.