Only liars manage to always be out during bad times and in during good times.
Bernard BaruchRead
Vote for the man who promises least; he'll be the least disappointing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the less a politician promises, the less likely they are to disappoint voters.
Bernard Baruch's quote highlights a cynical but pragmatic view of politics, where it implies that excessive promises may lead to greater expectations and subsequent disappointments. By advocating for voting for the candidate who makes the fewest promises, Baruch suggests that modesty in political commitments may lead to more realistic outcomes and a lower chance of public disillusionment.
Themes
PoliticsPromisesDisappointmentCynicismExpectations
In practice
Example use cases
During a political debate, to emphasize the importance of modest campaign promises.
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