Quote by Socrates

I was really too honest a man to be a politician and live.

I was really too honest a man to be a politician and live.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, being excessively honest, feels that their ethical values clash with those typically associated with politicians. They imply that in the world of politics, compromise and deceit are often necessary to succeed, making it difficult for someone who values honesty to thrive in such an environment. The speaker implies that they're not willing to sacrifice their integrity for the sake of a political career, making it incompatible with their true nature.

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By Socrates

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