Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Anoint, v.: To grease a king or other great functionary already sufficiently slippery.

Anoint, v.: To grease a king or other great functionary alre

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The quote mocks the act of anointing, which is typically associated with religious or royal ceremonies. It suggests that anointing those in power is redundant, as they are already adept at maintaining their authority and influence. By using humor, the quote implies that those in positions of power often employ cunning and deceitful tactics to maintain their status, making the act of anointing merely symbolic rather than genuinely meaningful.

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