Dumb Quote by Andrew Greeley
“Would it not be much better to have a president who deliberately lied to the people because he thought a war was essential than to have one who was so dumb as to be taken in by intelligence agencies, especially those who told him what he wanted to hear?”
About This Quote
A president who lies for war may be preferable to a naive one easily misled by intelligence agencies.
In simple terms: A deceitful leader might be better than an uninformed one.
Key Takeaway
Critical thinking in leadership is essential.
Themes
politics
leadership
truth
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy debates
Key Concepts
war
intelligence
decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent manipulation?
- How to balance honesty and security?
A Different Perspective
Deception erodes public trust.
