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The most difficult choice a politician must ever make is whether to be a hypocrite or a liar.

The most difficult choice a politician must ever make is whe

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This quote suggests that politicians often face a challenging decision between being hypocritical or being dishonest in their actions and words. It implies that politicians may either pretend to hold certain beliefs or values that they do not truly uphold (hypocrisy), or they might knowingly mislead the public with untruthful statements (lying). Both options are seen as problematic, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by politicians when their personal motives clash with the expectations of their roles.

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