The first requirement of politics is not Posted on April 25, 2018April 25, 2005 by admin “The first requirement of politics is not intellect or stamina but patience. Politics is a very long run game and the tortoise will usually beat the hare.” — John Major Author: John Major Category: patience Tags: patience, John Major Spread the love Related posts: For anything worth having one must pay Good character is not formed in a Patience is the art of hoping. Humility is attentive patience.