The truth is, all politicians are scoundrels.
Empiricism, skepticism
The truth is, all politicians are scoundrels.
Empiricism, skepticism
Letter to William Strahan, 1775. (Often cited, but exact letter context for 'scoundrels' needed for stronger confidence)
1775
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