Quote by Adam Clymer

Democratic politicians have disliked things I've written, Republican politicians... if they all love you, you might as well be driving a Good Humor truck.

Democratic politicians have disliked things I've written, Re

Summary

This quote suggests that if both Democratic and Republican politicians dislike your work as a writer, it indicates that you are upholding your principles and not catering to any specific political agenda. The comparison to driving a Good Humor truck, a well-liked ice cream truck, implies that if all politicians from both sides love your work, it suggests that you are compromising your own beliefs and simply trying to please everyone. In essence, the quote highlights the importance of staying true to one's values and not seeking universal approval from politicians.

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By Adam Clymer

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