A garden, you know, is a very usual refuge of a disappointed politician. Accordingly, I have purchased a few acres about nine miles from town, have built a house, and am cultivating a garden.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disappointed politicians often retreat into gardening as a peaceful refuge from political failures.
- In plain terms
- Politicians who feel defeated often go back to gardening to find peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal retreats can provide solace after public failures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is withdrawing from public life a sign of defeat or wisdom?
- What personal activities restore you after stress?
Another view
Retreating too soon may mean abandoning unfinished public duties.
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