“When you learn to make everybody happy, you will possess the golden secret of how to milk the contented voters. But do it in such a way that they won’t think you want them to vote for you just because you need the money.
They need the money, and besides, they can think up other reasons if they try.”

— Gracie Allen

Source: How to Become President (1940), Ch. 6 : How not to offend anybody

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American actress and comedienne 1902–1964

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