Quote by Gore Vidal

Democracy is supposed to give you the feeling of choice, like Painkiller X and Painkiller Y. But they're both just aspirin.

Democracy is supposed to give you the feeling of choice, lik

Summary

This quote highlights the perceived illusion of choice in a democratic system. It suggests that while democracy aims to provide citizens with options, it often falls short by offering superficial differences between choices. The analogy of Painkiller X and Painkiller Y being essentially the same medicine, both just aspirin, implies that in some cases, political parties or candidates may not truly differ in their core ideologies or agendas. The quote serves as a reminder to critically evaluate the options presented within a democratic framework to ensure meaningful choices are made.

Topics

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Anger cannot be dishonest.

Anger cannot be dishonest.

We will restore science to its rightful place and wield tech

We will restore science to its rightful place and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost.

Politics Science Inspirational

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the he

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice pre

One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice president, and that one word is to be prepared.

My dad, he's the rocker.

My dad, he's the rocker.

We must learn our limits. We are all something but none of u

We must learn our limits. We are all something but none of us are everything.

If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the questio

If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question?

There is only one really safe, mild, harmless beverage and y

There is only one really safe, mild, harmless beverage and you can drink as much of that as you like without running the slightest risk, and what you say when you want it is, Garcon! Un Pernod!

Aleister Crowley

Alcohol/alcoholism

A kiss that is never tasted, is forever and ever wasted.

A kiss that is never tasted, is forever and ever wasted.

We are near waking when we dream we are dreaming.

We are near waking when we dream we are dreaming.

From where it came and to where it goes, I wish I knew, like

From where it came and to where it goes, I wish I knew, like the river knows.

Life Philosophy Inspirational Dreamers

Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fea

Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear.

William Shakespeare