David Mamet Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"People may or may not say what they mean...
but they always say something designed to get what they want."

by:	David Mamet American playwright
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Categories:	Deception, Politics, Power, Truth, Wisdom
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Reader comments about this quote:

The very purpose of government is to LIMIT power to any one government official -- for this very reason! -- E Archer, NYC
This could apply to the media as well. Once they get a hold of a story, the facts are forever lost. -- J Carlton, Calgary
Carlton, I couldn't agree with you more! -- Dana, Lincoln
This a true observation of human nature, and I am assuming we're all human as well. The problem with allowing government officials get away with the lie is that they have the power to affect everyone with it. -- Ken, Allyn, WA
That is the truth. -- jim k, Austin, Tx
-- Mike, Norwalk
Three brilliant and timely quotes - thank you.- I have saved them to my favorite quotes file. -- James Wermuth, Newport
-- watchman 13, USA
Well said. -- A.WOODS, Gloucester