# Quote — H. Beam Piper, The Complete Paratime

> Politics is nothing but common action to secure more favorable living conditions.

- Author: [H. Beam Piper](https://www.leafyquotes.com/h-beam-piper.md)
- Book: [The Complete Paratime](https://www.leafyquotes.com/h-beam-piper/the-complete-paratime.md)
- Page: 81
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/h-beam-piper/the-complete-paratime/politics-is-nothing

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