Quote by Hector Hugh Munro

We all know that Prime Ministers are wedded to the truth, but like other wedded couples they sometimes live apart.


We all know that Prime Ministers are wedded to the truth, bu

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that while Prime Ministers are expected to always uphold the truth, they, like any other couple, may sometimes deviate from it. It implies that even though they are committed to truthfulness, circumstances and political pressures may lead them to manipulate or stray from it at times. The quote highlights the irony that even those entrusted with speaking the truth may need to compromise it occasionally for various reasons.

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By Hector Hugh Munro
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