Peter PrangePolitics is the only field in which the character of a person does not stand in the way of his career.
About This Quote
This quote from Mark Hanna, a lawyer and Republican politician in the U.S., is an interesting statement for two reasons. First, it demonstrates the common belief that success in politics is more about character than anything else. Second, it illustrates how far from reality many politicians can be.
Source: The Philosophers Kiss
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