Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Politicians are a set of men who have interests aside from the interests of the people and who, to say the most of them, are, taken as a mass, at least one long step removed from honest men

Politicians are a set of men who have interests aside from t

Summary

This quote suggests that politicians often prioritize their personal interests and agendas over those of the general public. It implies that many politicians cannot be considered genuinely honest individuals, especially when considered collectively. The quote highlights the inherent distrust towards politicians and criticizes their detachment from being truly representative and focused on the needs and well-being of the people they serve.

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By Abraham Lincoln

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