We mean by 'politics' the people's business - the most important business there is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Politics is defined as the public's important work.
- In plain terms
- Politics is public work.
- What can you take from it?
- Engage in politics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you serve the public?
Another view
Politics can become self-serving.
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