Cynical Quote by John Sharp Williams
“I may have grown cynical from long service, but this is a tendency I do not like, and I sometimes think I'd rather be a dog and bay at the moon than stay in the Senate another six years and listen to it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Address, 1913
He resents the Senate, preferring a simple, honest existence over political entanglement.
In simple terms: He would rather be a dog than stay in the Senate.
Key Takeaway
Choose honesty over corrupt politics.
Themes
politics
disillusionment
integrity
Mood
bitter
reflective
Type
political
personal
When to use this quote
- political career
- government work
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
cynicism
public service
personal freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you stay in a role you despise?
- What would you abandon for peace?
A Different Perspective
Even a short tenure can breed deep cynicism.
![“You have two choices, [Plouffe] told Obama. You can stay in the Senate, enjoy your weekends at home, take regular vacations, and have a lovely time with your family. Or you can run for president, have your whole life poked at and pried into, almost never see your family, travel incessantly, bang…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9c6/anonymous-1_bangs_you-have-two-choices-plouffe-told-obama_560078.jpg)
