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“ANOINT, v.t.: To grease a king or other great functionary already sufficiently slippery. As sovereigns are anointed by the priesthood, So pigs to lead the populace are greased good.” quote by Liu Shaoqi
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“ANOINT, v.t.: To grease a king or other great functionary already sufficiently slippery. As sovereigns are anointed by the priesthood, So pigs to lead the populace are greased good.”

Liu Shaoqi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Anointing a king or official mirrors corrupting a pig leading the masses.

In simple terms: Corruption likened to greasing a pig.

Key Takeaway

Beware of corrupt leadership.

Themes

corruption leadership authority morality politics

Mood

critical concerned

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When to use this quote

  • government
  • corporate leadership
  • community groups

Key Concepts

ethical governance power abuse social control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does corruption manifest today?
  • What safeguards prevent it?
A Different Perspective

Simplifies complex power dynamics.

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