There is no way to grasp what a shallow, contemptible and hopelessly dishonest old hack Hubert Humphrey is until you've followed him around for a while.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sustained observation reveals deep dishonesty in a public figure.
- In plain terms
- Watching someone closely shows how untrustworthy they are.
- What can you take from it?
- Time reveals true character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge character?
- Does time reveal truth?
Another view
Assuming time always reveals truth ignores performance and deception.
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