Quote by Boris Marshalov

Congress is so strange. A man gets up to speak and says nothing. Nobody listens -- and then everybody disagrees.

Congress is so strange. A man gets up to speak and says noth

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of Congress, where individuals may speak without conveying meaningful content and fail to capture the attention of their colleagues. Despite being ignored, it paradoxically leads to disagreements among the members. This observation suggests that the dysfunctional dynamics within Congress can result in a lack of effective communication and subsequent disagreement, highlighting the peculiar nature of the political institution.

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By Boris Marshalov

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