Quote by e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

A politician is an ass upon which everyone has sat except a man.

A politician is an ass upon which everyone has sat except a

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This quote suggests that politicians, metaphorically represented as donkeys, are continuously judged and criticized by everyone except one person, who may be the only non-judgmental individual. It implies that politicians are often subject to scrutiny and public opinion while rarely escaping harsh evaluations. The quote serves to highlight the constant criticism and lack of appreciation that politicians often face in their roles.

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