Political Quotes

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I have found in general that the men who deliver themselves with most bitterness and fury on political questions are the men who change their minds most easily, and are in general the most placable, and not uncommonly are the most friendly and pleasant men in the world in private intercourse.
Said by
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar observes the paradox of political discourse and personal relationships.

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