aphorism

dissenting opinion (legal)

is a flying fish cavorting between philosophy and poetry.

An aphorism is a flying fish cavorting between philosophy and poetry. Sami Feiring

 requires a tie, a power of attorney or a thick wallet.

A dissenting opinion requires a tie, a power of attorney or a thick wallet.

is power, especially when you conceal it.

Knowledge is power, especially when you conceal it.

is two generations behind: he makes decisions for tomorrow based on yesterday's doctrines.

A politician is two generations behind: He makes decisions for tomorrow based on yesterday's doctrines.

is a man who lives in a fake marriage with truth, and keeps power as his lover.

The politician lives in a fake marriage with truth, and keeps power as his lover.

 comes in different sizes: a needle sticks, a machete clears.

Thoughts come in different sizes: a needle sticks, a machete clears.

is error --- when politicians stumble, soldiers fall.