Quote by Oscar Wilde

Only people who look dull ever get into the House of Commons, and only people who are dull ever succeed there.

Only people who look dull ever get into the House of Commons

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who appear uninteresting or lacking in charisma are the ones who typically become members of the House of Commons, and it is also only those who are dull in nature who can thrive in such an environment. Essentially, the quote implies that a certain level of blandness or lack of uniqueness is a prerequisite for entering and succeeding in the political sphere, particularly in the House of Commons.

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Politics

By Oscar Wilde

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