Quote by Neil Gaiman
Nothing you do in the White House matters. You know why not? Because as far as the mass of voting morons is concerned, while you're in office, you'll still be the worst single president they've ever had until you stop. Then it's some other poor bastard's turn. And even that doesn't matter, because ten, twenty years later, they'll look back on you, and wonder why they didn't appreciate you when they had you...You don't get to make a difference. You don't get to do jack shit. You know what you get?...You get an entry in the history book, and every 15 minutes, every day at Disneyworld, an animatronic puppet wearing your face will wave or nod when the spotlight hits it.
Summary
This quote expresses a cynical view on the impact of political leadership. It suggests that no matter what a president does during their time in office, they will always be criticized and remembered negatively by some. The quote highlights the fleeting nature of public support and the lack of meaningful change a president can achieve. It ultimately emphasizes the disillusionment and insignificance that comes with holding the highest political office, reducing one's accomplishments to mere entries in history books and entertainment attractions.
By Neil Gaiman
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