Quote by Gore Vidal

By the time a man gets to be presidential material, he's been bought ten times over.

By the time a man gets to be presidential material, he's bee

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who are positioned to become eligible for the presidency have likely succumbed to the influence of corrupt practices and have been compromised by various entities. It implies that to reach such a position of power, one would have had to make compromises and concessions, potentially selling out their principles or values multiple times. The quote points towards a cynical perspective on the nature of politics and the compromises that candidates make to attain and maintain political power.

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Attitude

By Gore Vidal

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