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In politics, yesterdays lie is attacked only to flatter todays
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"In politics, yesterday's lie is attacked only to flatter today's"

- Jean Rostand

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This quote by Jean Rostand speaks with the nature of politics and how it is typically driven by lies and deceit. It suggests that politicians will typically utilize lies to their benefit, and when those lies are exposed, they will simply move on to the next lie. This quote indicates that political leaders are not held responsible for their lies, which they can just carry on to the next lie without repercussion. It likewise implies that political leaders will often use lies to flatter their own agenda, which they will utilize lies to manipulate the general public. This quote talks to the power of depend on politics, and how they can be utilized to control the public and additional political agendas. It likewise talks to the lack of responsibility in politics, and how political leaders can get away with lying without repercussion.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Jean Rostand between October 30, 1894 and September 4, 1977. He/she was a famous Scientist from France. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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