Quote by Nikita Khrushchev

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build bri

Summary

This quote highlights the common tendency of politicians to make unrealistic promises in order to gain public support. It suggests that politicians are often willing to promise grandiose projects, such as building bridges, even if there is no actual need for them. The underlying message of the quote is a commentary on the dubious nature of political promises and the tendency of politicians to prioritize popular perception over practicality and necessity in their agenda-setting efforts.

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Politicians Over Same Bridges Build

By Nikita Khrushchev

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