Quotation by

Will Rogers

If you ever injected truth into politics you have no politics.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Will Rogers is saying that being completely honest in politics would eliminate the usual negotiations, compromises, and strategic behavior that define the political process. In other words, truthfulness disrupts the way politics typically works, making it impossible to engage in political maneuvering.

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