Quote by Orson Scott Card

My father always said that government is like watching another man piss in your boot. Someone feels better but it certainly isn't you.


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Summary

This quote expresses a cynical view regarding the nature of government. The comparison of government to someone urinating in your boot suggests that although benefiting one person, in this case the government, it does so at the expense or discomfort of someone else, in this case the citizens. It implies that while government may bring advantages to certain individuals or groups, it often fails to benefit the majority or the individual expressing the quote. The quote captures a sense of frustration or disillusionment with the government's actions and their overall impact on the lives of the people.

By Orson Scott Card
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