Mark Twain's quote on politicians

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"Even the best cooking pot will not produce food," (African proverb). I have no idea of the context behind Mark Twain's quote that politicians and diapers must be changed often and for the same reason. Did he have a horrible time dealing with politicians? I've been trying to do a bit of research but just couldn't find any reliable and credible affirmation on his quote. It is a cheeky way though to get the attention of voters.

It is a great quote though that speaks volumes! I've seen on the web certain personalities and politicians using this quote in their speeches. It does make for a good conversation piece and with the media landscape nowadays, media handlers for politicians can use this to make for a good sound bite.

I once toyed with the idea of becoming a politician back in my homeland. The thought of making a political run was quite alluring to me. It nearly came to life back in 2024, after PGMA won the presidency. I was part of her media campaign and was closely exposed to how certain political dealings and maneuverings were being done. I thought I could copy some of the stuff that I saw. But that's another story.

Fun fact about Mark Twain though: I recently watched a documentary about the Philippine-American War and the colonization by the Americans of our beloved homeland. Mark Twain opposed the United States taking possession of the Philippines! Good on you Mark, well done!