Robert ByrneA promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life.
About This Quote
A promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life. This quote has become a much-beloved phrase amongst politicians, because it captures the essence of what they do. They promise to do something (be it for the good or ill), and then they go out and make it happen. They are constantly working hard to make their words come true.
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