statesman
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A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities.
One occupied with the affairs of government, and influental in shaping its policy.
A small landholder.
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A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities.
A politician is a person with whose politics you don't agree; if you agree with him he's a statesman.
A politician ... is a man who thinks of the next election; while the statesman thinks of the next generation.
Conservative, n: A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal who wishes to replace them with others.
Let the salad-maker be a spendthrift for oil, a miser for vinegar, a statesman for salt, and a madman for tossing.
Three humble shoemakers brainstorming make a great statesman.