Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Twain mocks members of Congress by equating idiocy with public office.
- In plain terms
- Calling someone in Congress an idiot is redundant because they all are.
- What can you take from it?
- Public office doesn't guarantee intelligence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes someone fit for office?
- Are leaders chosen wisely?
Another view
Not all politicians are unintelligent despite the generalization.
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