Quote by Henry Miller
One has to be a lowbrow, a bit of a murderer, to be a politician, ready and willing to see people sacrificed, slaughtered, for the sake of an idea, whether a good one or a bad one.
Summary
This quote suggests that politicians often exhibit ruthless and morally-questionable behavior. It argues that to thrive in politics, one must be willing to make sacrifices or even go as far as sacrificing others to advance their ideologies, regardless of their righteousness. The quote implies that politicians, by nature, possess a certain level of immorality or callousness required to pursue their ideas at any cost.
Topics
Politics
By Henry Miller
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