Power is a lot like real estate. It’s all about location, location, location. The closer you are to the source, the higher your property value.
The Francis J. Underwood School of Politics
The Francis J. Underwood School of Politics promotes President Underwood’s ideals, vision and leadership example. This website represents a fictional institute dedicated to teaching modern political philosophy, realpolitik and Machiavellian pragmatism, ideals mentioned and exhibited by Frank Underwood, the protagonist of the political thriller series House of Cards, and is not affiliated with Netflix or the show. The Francis J. Underwood School of Politics also promotes the works of great political thinkers and philosophers of all time like Chanakya, Sun Tzu, Plato, Cleopatra, Caesar and Bismarck.
If you have not already seen the legendary series House of Cards, we highly recommend watching it. Set in Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a Congressman from South Carolina and House Majority Whip, and his equally ambitious wife Claire Underwood. When Frank is passed over for a promised appointment, he initiates an elaborate plan to attain power and rise to supremacy. The series deals with themes of ruthless pragmatism, manipulation and power.
The Quotes Archive
“For those of us climbing to the top of the food chain, there can be no mercy. There is but one rule: hunt or be hunted.”
“I’ve always loathed the necessity of sleep. Like death, it puts even the most powerful men on their backs.”
“There’s no better way to overpower a trickle of doubt than with a flood of naked truth.”
“After all, we are nothing more or less than what we choose to reveal.”
“Power is a lot like real estate. It’s all about location, location, location. The closer you are to the source, the higher your property value.”
“Proximity to power deludes some into thinking they wield it.”
“The nature of promises is that they remain immune to changing circumstances.”
“If you don’t like how the table is set, turn over the table.”
“Shake with your right hand but hold a rock in your left.”
“Do you think I’m a hypocrite? Well you should. I wouldn’t disagree with you.”
“When the money is coming your way, you don’t ask questions.”
“Success is a mixture of preparation and luck.”
“First, you must learn to pull an oar. Only then can you take the helm.”
“You build your future, It isn’t handed to you.”
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The Francis J. Underwood School of Politics promotes President Underwood’s ideals, vision and leadership example. This website represents a fictional institute dedicated to teaching modern political philosophy, realpolitik and Machiavellian pragmatism, ideals mentioned and exhibited by Frank Underwood, the protagonist of the political thriller series House of Cards, and is not affiliated with Netflix or the show. The Francis J. Underwood School of Politics also promotes the works of great political thinkers and philosophers of all time like Chanakya, Sun Tzu, Plato, Cleopatra, Caesar and Bismarck. If you have not already seen the legendary series House of Cards, we highly recommend watching it. Set in Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a Congressman from South Carolina and House Majority Whip, and his equally ambitious wife Claire Underwood. When Frank is passed over for a promised appointment, he initiates an elaborate plan to attain power and rise to supremacy. The series deals with themes of ruthless pragmatism, manipulation and power.
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