From Cicero (106 BC-43 BC), Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, political theorist, consul and constitutionalist. Pro Roscio Comodeo Oratio:
Does not, as fire dropped upon water is immediately extinguished and cooled, so, does not, I say, a false accusation, when brought in contact with a most pure and holy life, instantly fall and become extinguished?
This seems like the perfect quote for this election, because false accusations have been brought in contact with the pure and holy lives of the two candidates, and have instantly been extinguished. Never have we seen such elevated and high-minded campaigns.
“Never have we seen such elevated and high-minded campaigns.”
😉 Mind numbing.