Community Quote by Kate Gordon
““A highly placed con man does more harm to society than a stone cold killer. Perhhaps not to the single victem who's dead after his crime, but to thousands, perhaps tens of thousands. And they might have lunch with the president. [...] Many con men--and women--and women are professional polititians. These people, elected or appointed, envy power and they are addicted to it. They use it to shield their actions””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unpublished article on political corruption, 2020
Con artists in power cause widespread harm, often more than violent criminals, by they manipulate systems for personal gain.
In simple terms: Powerful liars damage society.
Beware influence of deceptive leaders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government oversight
- voter education
- media scrutiny
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies limit power abuse?
- What safeguards protect against charismatic fraud?
Even with exposure, corrupt individuals may retain influence.