"The only test of the utility of Knowledge, is its promoting the happiness of mankind." — Dr. STARK on Diet, p. 90.
The New Jerk Dictionary defines "politics" as what politicians used to do before they became industry spokespeople. Also commonly used as a slur against people who think too much and are bad for business. The old meaning referring to partisan discourse to reach a common compromise has been abandoned since the 1980's (U.S.; other countries vary).