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“It's useless to hold a person to anything he says wile he's in love, drunk, or running for office.” quote by Shirley MacLaine
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““It's useless to hold a person to anything he says wile he's in love, drunk, or running for office.””

Shirley MacLaine

About This Quote

People's statements are unreliable when they are in love, intoxicated, or seeking political office.

In simple terms: Words are often untrustworthy in strong emotional or political states.

Key Takeaway

Take statements with caution in those contexts.

Themes

trust communication politics emotion credibility

Mood

skeptical pragmatic

Type

cautionary observational

When to use this quote

  • political campaigns
  • romantic relationships
  • drunken conversations
  • public speeches

Key Concepts

cognitive bias social influence decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify truth when emotions run high?
  • What safeguards help assess political promises?
A Different Perspective

Even in those states, some statements may be sincere and valuable.

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