Quote by John Morley
In parliament he again pressed the necessity of reducing expenditure. Friends warned him that he was flogging a dead horse.
Summary
This quote is a short explanation of a situation in which someone, possibly a politician, is advocating for the reduction of spending in a parliament. However, their friends or colleagues caution them that their efforts may be futile or pointless, likening their endeavor to "flogging a dead horse." The quote highlights the skepticism and doubt surrounding the politician's attempts to address the issue of expenditure reduction.
Topics
Government
By John Morley
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