Quote by Pamela Hansford Johnson

You slam a politician, you make out he's the devil, with horns and hoofs. But his wife loves him, and so did all his mistresses.

You slam a politician, you make out he's the devil, with hor

Summary

This quote highlights the complexity and humanity of politicians, emphasizing that our perception of them is often limited and one-sided. It suggests that while people may criticize and demonize politicians publicly, they also have personal relationships that contradict the negative portrayals. By acknowledging that politicians can be both loved by their spouses and involved in affairs, the quote challenges our tendency to oversimplify and dehumanize figures in positions of power, reminding us that they, too, experience love and complicated personal lives.

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By Pamela Hansford Johnson

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