Quote by Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman
If I was forced to choose between the penitentiary and White House for four years, I would say the penitentiary, thank you.
Summary
This quote expresses a strong preference for staying in a penitentiary rather than being in the White House for four years. It reflects a deep discontent or criticism towards the leadership and environment that the White House represents. The speaker implies that they would rather be confined in a penitentiary than endure what they perceive to be a negative or oppressive experience in the White House.