Quote by Jean Rostand

In politics, yesterday's lie is attacked only to flatter today's.

In politics, yesterday's lie is attacked only to flatter tod

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of politicians to denounce and criticize previous falsehoods solely to gain favor and support for their current agenda. It suggests that politicians may use the exposure of past lies as a means of promoting their own credibility and boosting their current narrative. The quote showcases the opportunistic nature of politics, where integrity and truthfulness can sometimes take a back seat to political expediency.

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