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When I hear a politician
Quote byVictor Daley · 1858–1905
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: "Over the Wine", st. 5, in Wine and Roses (1911).
English (original)
When I hear a politician Speak of honours and position, And the time to come when he will sit on high, Then I feel a sovran pity For this species of banditti, Raising trouble while the golden time goes by.
— Victor Daley
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