Politicians plan things no devil can think of.
Politicians plan things no devil can think of.
Meaning in plain English
Politicians planning beyond a devil’s imagination uses a hostile supernatural comparison to criticise political calculation. The saying expresses distrust through exaggeration.
Example
A reader examines a proposed policy’s consequences instead of assuming its maker’s occupation proves bad intent.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
A critical reading does not assert that every politician is malicious or that a deity or devil supplies a factual comparison. A useful application can question a particular plan’s reasons and effects without replacing evidence with a group insult. Accountability depends on actual conduct.
When to use it
Use it critically as political satire with specific evidence retained.
Keep in mind
No universal political malice or supernatural fact is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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