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Orson Welles

Only very intelligent people don't wish they were in politics, and I'm dumb enough to want to be in there.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Orson Welles is saying that most smart people avoid politics because it’s complicated or frustrating, but he admits he lacks that caution and actually wants to be involved. He’s acknowledging his own boldness or naivety in wanting to enter a challenging and often unappealing field.

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