Quotation by

Doug Larson

Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.

Change

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote suggests that simply trusting a politician with power may not lead to real improvement. Instead, it implies that altering the system or rules themselves could be a more effective way to create change.

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