Thomas Sowell Quotes

The fact that so many successful politicians are such shameless liars is not only a reflection on them, it is also a reflection on us. When the people want the impossible, only liars can satisfy.

Thomas Sowell

• People
• Successful
• Impossible
• Reflection
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• Liars

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  Thomas Sowell
  • People
  • Successful
  • Impossible