Randi Weingarten

Due process gives teachers the latitude to use their professional judgment in their classrooms, to advocate for their students, and to not fear retribution for speaking the truth or teaching controversial subjects like evolution. As political winds shift in school districts, due process also wards off patronage or nepotism.

American Activist

Jihae

Kickstarter is such an amazing platform, it really is. It's something great for independent artists of all kinds because every musician and every artist needs help to produce the record, make the record. It's like the modern day patronage. It's turning to your direct fan. It's a good motivator too.

South Korean Musician

John C. Calhoun

Without thinking or reflecting, we plunge into war, contract heavy debts, increase vastly the patronage of the Executive, and indulge in every species of extravagance, without thinking that we expose our liberty to hazard. It is a great and fatal mistake.

American Statesman

F. Sionil Jose

To fund major cultural efforts, we must not rely alone on government and foundation patronage; if the farmer can spend for beer, he can pay for good entertainment which he can understand, which he can identify with and which will fortify his spirit.

Filipino Writer

Richard Rohr

Ancients knew that you need guidance, patronage and protection as you move from one place or state to another, whenever you cross a bridge. You had better know what you are doing when you leave one group or place to join another.

American Clergyman

John Hickenlooper

I would argue that one of the issues which the public should be much more emphatic about with all politicians... is patronage, appointing people to high positions because they supported your campaign or helped you raise money.

American Politician

George Washington

There is nothing which can better deserve your patronage, than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.

American President

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

We have a political culture of intimidation, of favoring, of patronage, and of fear, and that is no way for a community to be governed.

John Howe

Character is power; it makes friends, draws patronage and support and opens the way to wealth, honor and happiness.

Canadian Artist

Dennis Skinner

British Politician

Refers to aid for creative activities like music, art, or literature.

Cultural Support

Often implies generous economic support for a good cause.

Charitable Giving

Commonly used in politics to describe power over jobs or contracts.

Political Context

Can refer to discreet influence in private sectors too.

Not Always Public

Shows how well a business is accepted by customers.

Business Growth

Often indicates a returning or loyal customer base.

Loyalty Implied

Can suggest an unwanted or offensive display of superiority.

Negative Tone

Using it this way may offend someone, use cautiously.

Social Sensitivity

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 that she commissioned her own copy. Such royal patronage enabled her to establish her own publishing house in Paris. The tradition of illuminated manuscripts lasted for over a thousand years. The books were created by individuals or teams for uses as wide-ranging

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 political parties are based on patronage, patriarchy, misogyny

Patronage