Avoided Quote by W. H. Auden
“My deepest feeling about politicians is that they are dangerous lunatics to be avoided when possible and carefully humored; people, above all, to whom one must never tell the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Unknown Citizen" by W. H. Auden, 1939
The author warns that politicians are unpredictable and harmful, suggesting we keep distance and only engage with humor, never revealing truth.
In simple terms: Politicians are dangerous and must be handled cautiously.
Key Takeaway
Avoid, humor, never fully trust.
Themes
politics
trust
communication
Mood
skeptical
wary
Type
cynical
observational
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- personal interactions
- media interviews
- negotiations
Key Concepts
cynicism
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to humor versus confront?
- What are the risks of never telling truth?
A Different Perspective
Politicians can sometimes act responsibly, making blanket distrust risky.
