Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

Politics makes strange bed-fellows.

Politics makes strange bed-fellows.

Summary

This quote highlights the interesting and often unpredictable alliances that can be formed in the political realm. It suggests that individuals or groups that may have little in common or even be ideologically opposed to each other can come together for strategic or self-serving reasons. The phrase "strange bed-fellows" conveys the notion of unusual partnerships that might be formed temporarily in pursuit of a common political goal, reflecting the dynamic and complex nature of political relationships.

By Charles Dudley Warner

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