Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

It is unfair to expect a politician to live in private up to the statements he makes in public.


It is unfair to expect a politician to live in private up to

Summary

This quote suggests that it is unreasonable to hold politicians accountable for behaving consistently in their personal lives as they do in their public roles. It implies that politicians should be given leeway regarding their private actions, as these may not align with the promises or ideals they express publicly. There may be a recognition that politicians face unique pressures and circumstances which could influence their behavior in their personal lives differently from their professional lives.

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Politics
By W. Somerset Maugham
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