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"I have a disgust for political intrigue.
...Oh, but it fascinates the young, it appeals to our invention and our courage, it is a dazzling practice, but one really which should be left to the second rate. Great minds must trust the great truths and great talents for their rise, and nothing else." - Benjamin Disraeli.
An excerpt from an exchange between Otto von Bismarck, Chancellor of the German Empire, and Benjamin Disraeli, celebrated author and former Prime Minister of England.

DEFINITION OF POLITICAL INTRIGUE:
Etymology: French intricate affair, from Italian intrigo, from intrigare to entangle, from Latin intricare. NOUN: 1. a secret scheme 2. the use of underhand machinations or deceitful stratagems. 3. such a machination or stratagem or a series of them; a plot or crafty dealing: political intrigues. 4. a secret or illicit love affair.