If we were to promise people nothing better than only revolution, they would scratch their heads and say: 'Is it not better to have good goulash?'
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Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote criticizes politicians for making unrealistic promises.
Khrushchev's quote highlights the tendency of politicians to make grand promises that lack feasibility or truth. It suggests a skepticism towards their motives, indicating that they often say what is necessary to gain approval, regardless of the practicality of their promises.
Themes
PoliticiansPromisesSkepticismPoliticsBridges
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a political debate to highlight empty promises.
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