Quote by Shirley MacLaine

It is useless to hold a person to anything he says while he is in love, drunk, or running for office.

It is useless to hold a person to anything he says while he

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that during certain intense moments - being in love, intoxicated, or pursuing political ambitions - an individual's words should not be taken too seriously or held against them. It implies that emotions, altered states of mind, or ulterior motives can often lead to inconsistent or unreliable statements. Therefore, one should exercise caution in accepting or attributing too much value to someone's words during these specific circumstances.

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