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Lyndon B. Johnson

One lesson you better learn if you want to be in politics is that you never go out on a golf course and beat the President.

Lyndon B. Johnson

Politics

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

In politics, challenging the President in any way, even in a casual setting like a golf game, can lead to serious consequences or damage your standing. This saying highlights the importance of respecting the President's authority and not trying to outshine them publicly.

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