Quote by Kin Hubbard

If there is anything a public servant hates to do it is something for the public.

If there is anything a public servant hates to do it is some

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that public servants tend to avoid fulfilling their duties towards the public. It implies that they may have a disdain for serving the public due to tasks or responsibilities that they find burdensome or undesirable. It highlights a perception of government officials or employees who may prioritize their own interests or find ways to evade fulfilling their obligations to the public they are meant to serve.

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Politics

By Kin Hubbard

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