The Saddest Life Is That Of A Political Aspirant Under Democracy.

The Saddest Life Is That Of A Political Aspirant Under Democracy.

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The saddest life is that of a political aspirant under democracy. His
failure is ignominious and his success is disgraceful.
-- H.L. Mencken

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