Quote by Mark Twain

I did not attend his funeral; but I wrote a nice letter saying I approved of it. About a politician who had recently died

I did not attend his funeral; but I wrote a nice letter sayi

Summary

This quote satirically emphasizes the hypocritical nature of politics and the insincere gestures often displayed by individuals involved in this realm. The speaker did not genuinely mourn the politician's death or attend their funeral, but instead opted to send a letter of approval, suggesting that they had ulterior motives or held conflicting opinions. It hints at the idea that in politics, personal interests and self-preservation often overshadow genuine sentiments and actions.

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