If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you.
I am so impressed with those of you who have the memory to recall a specific apt quote and who said it! (I am guessing you at least have to lookup the exact wording.)
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u/sjr323 Feb 21 '25
If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you.
Lyndon B. Johnson