Quote by Rodney Dangerfield

I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.

I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a pol

Summary

This quote humorously expresses the speaker's feelings of not receiving the respect they believe they deserve. It suggests that the speaker's luck is consistently unfavorable, to the point where even being honest in the world of politics would be considered unusual. The quote implies a wry commentary on the perceived lack of honesty and integrity in the political sphere, with the speaker using self-deprecation to make a point about their own situation and society as a whole.

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By Rodney Dangerfield

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