It shows a thoroughly unhealthy state of mind when the public pardons with a laugh failure to keep a distinct pledge, on the ground that a politician can not be expected to confine himself to the truth when on the stump or the platform.
In an essay on public service, this quote criticizes the public's tolerance for politicians who break promises, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness in political discourse.
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