Quote by Frank Moore Colby

If a large city can, after intense intellectual efforts, choose for its mayor a man who merely will not steal from it, we consider it a triumph of the suffrage.

If a large city can, after intense intellectual efforts, cho

Summary

This quote highlights the low expectations society sometimes has for the elected officials. It suggests that if a city can manage to elect a mayor who is simply honest and refrains from stealing public funds, it is seen as a significant achievement in terms of democratic voting. The quote indicates the prevalent corruption and lack of ethical standards associated with political positions, where not stealing is considered a triumph rather than the norm. It calls attention to the need for higher expectations and better accountability in the electoral process.

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By Frank Moore Colby

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