American politics Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“PRESIDENCY, n. The greased pig in the field game of American politics.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary: The American Heritage Dictionary, 1992
Presidency is likened to a greased pig, hard to catch and control in politics.
In simple terms: Politics is slippery and hard to control.
Accept the messiness of political power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- campaigns
- legislative negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power become slippery?
- What tactics tame political chaos?
The metaphor may oversimplify complex governance.