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 means that politics often relies on compromise, persuasion, and sometimes deception, so being completely honest can undermine the whole process. In other words, if you always tell the truth in politics, you lose the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.

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