Every night Quote by Rohinton Mistry
““Does it stand, but not straight enough? Is there a bend in the tool? Leaning left like the Marxist-Leninist Party? To the right, like the Jan Sangh fascists? Or wobbling mindlessly in the middle, like the Congress Party? Fear not, for it can be straightened! Does it refuse to harden even with rubbing and massage? Then try my ointment, and it will become hard as the government's heart! All your troubles will vanish with this amazing ointment made from the organs of these wild animals! Capable of turning all men into engine-drivers! Punctual as the trains in the Emergency! Back and forth you will shunt with piston power every night! The railways will want to harness your energy! Apply this ointment once a day, and your wife will be proud of you! Apply it twice a day, and she will have to share you with the whole block!””
About This Quote
Satirically critiques political indecision and promises of quick fixes, urging critical thinking.
In simple terms: Beware of simplistic solutions to complex political problems.
Key Takeaway
Question easy answers.
Themes
politics
satire
critical thinking
Mood
cynical
skeptical
Type
satirical
political
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- public discourse
- media consumption
Key Concepts
political ideology
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a solution truly effective?
- How do you evaluate political promises?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify nuanced issues.
