Quote by Mort Sahl

Washington couldn't tell a lie, Nixon couldn't tell the truth, and Reagan couldn't tell the difference.

Washington couldn't tell a lie, Nixon couldn't tell the trut

Summary

This quote humorously summarizes the reputations of three American Presidents - George Washington, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan. It suggests that Washington was famously honest and unable to lie, while Nixon was notorious for deceiving the public with his lies. On the other hand, Reagan, the quote implies, had difficulty distinguishing between truth and falsehoods, perhaps suggesting he made mistakes or was not always forthright in his communication. Overall, the quote pokes fun at the varying perceptions of these three presidents when it comes to honesty and truthfulness.

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Truth

By Mort Sahl

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