Quote by Henry Adams

Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.

Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.

Summary

This quote suggests that when it comes to the realm of practical politics, the pursuit of power and achieving certain goals often requires disregarding or downplaying inconvenient truths or facts. It implies that politicians may prioritize their own agendas, strategizing, or popularity over the objective reality. In such a context, the quote highlights the prevalence of manipulation, compromise, or selective use of information that may not align with the truth but serves political interests.

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By Henry Adams

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