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The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race.
Gough Whitlam
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"The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race."
— Gough Whitlam

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The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race. — Gough Whitlam

About Gough Whitlam

Gough Whitlam was a Statesman from Australia (1916–2014).

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This quote is attributed to Gough Whitlam, a Statesman from Australia.
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Gough Whitlam lived from 1916 – 2014.