Quote by George Eliot
An election is coming. Universal peace is declared, and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.
Summary
This quote suggests that during an election, politicians often make promises and claim to have genuine concern for the well-being of the people they serve, just like foxes would pretend to care about the lives of the poultry they wish to prey upon. The quote emphasizes how politicians may have ulterior motives and use manipulation to gain votes and maintain control, rather than holding true intentions of peace and harmony. It hints at the skepticism one should have towards political promises during times of elections.
Topics
Peace
By George Eliot