Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Politics is the gizzard of society, full of gut and gravel.

Politics is the gizzard of society, full of gut and gravel.

Summary

This quote, attributed to the American writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, suggests that politics serves as the metaphorical digestive system of society. It implies that politics is messy, complex, and often filled with undesirable elements, represented by "gut and gravel." The comparison highlights the processes, conflicts, and challenges inherent in politics, which require sifting through vast collective interests and various perspectives. By describing politics in this way, Emerson underscores the difficulty and sometimes unpleasant nature of political decision-making and governance, reflective of the intricacies involved in managing societal affairs.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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