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Meaning
The quote suggests that people may assume politicians act with hidden motives. It also points to a tendency to treat political actions as suspect before considering other explanations.
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Originally said in English.
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About Deborah Tannen
American author and linguist
Deborah Tannen is an American author and linguist, associated with Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She is best known for You Just Don't Understand, and has 105 quotes on the site. She has also served as a McGraw Distinguished Lecturer at Princeton University. Her work and academic roles place her in the study of language and communication, especially the ways people understand one another.
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