Quote by Otto von Bismarck

To retain respect for sausages and laws, one must not watch them in the making.

To retain respect for sausages and laws, one must not watch

Summary

This quote suggests that our respect for certain things, like sausages and laws, can be diminished if we witness their creation or inner workings. It implies that there may be unsavory or unappealing aspects to both sausages and the process of making laws that, if observed, may lessen our appreciation or regard for them. By not seeing the "behind-the-scenes" details, we can maintain our positive perception and respect for these things.

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Respect

By Otto von Bismarck

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