Frank Mankiewicz Quotes

• A politician will always tip off his true belief by stating the opposite at the beginning of the sentence. For maximum comprehension, do not start listening until the first clause is concluded. Begin instead at the word 'BUT' which begins the second, or active, clause. This is the way to tell a liberal from a conservative - before they tell you. Thus: 'I have always believed in a strong national defense, second to none, but...(a liberal, about to propose a $20 billion defense cut).

  Frank Mankiewicz

  Strong, Cutting, Opposites

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• John Connally's conversion to the GOP raised the intellectual level of both parties.

  Frank Mankiewicz

  Funny, Humorous, Party

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• The amount of quaint, authentic, rustic charm varies inversely with the pounds per square inch of water pressure in the shower.

  Frank Mankiewicz

  Squares, Water, Pounds

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• Ignore everything a politician says before the word but.

  Frank Mankiewicz

  Politician

  Source: www.nbcnews.com

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