Quote by H. L. Mencken

Nothing is so abject and pathetic as a politician who has lost his job, save only a retired stud-horse.


Nothing is so abject and pathetic as a politician who has lo

Summary

This quote suggests that there is nothing more pitiful than a politician who has been ousted from power, aside from a retired stud-horse. It implies that both have lost their usefulness and significance in their respective roles - the politician without power and the stud-horse without the ability to procreate. The comparison serves to highlight the downfall and insignificance that politicians can experience when they are no longer in positions of authority.

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Politics
By H. L. Mencken
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