An article on playwrights in the Daily Mail, listed according to Hard Left, Soft Left, Hard Right, Soft Right and Centre. I am not listed. I should probably come under Soft Centre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author notes their lack of political categorization in a binary list, suggesting a moderate stance.
- In plain terms
- I don't fit in the left or right political boxes.
- What can you take from it?
- Not all thinkers fit political boxes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is neutrality a valid position?
- Do labels help or hurt?
Another view
Avoiding labels can sometimes be seen as a lack of conviction.
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