What the hell has Hoover got to do with it? Besides, I had a better year than he did.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ruth deflects criticism about his performance by comparing it favorably to the president's.
- In plain terms
- He dismissed questions about Hoover by saying he had a better year.
- What can you take from it?
- Comparisons can be used to deflect criticism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is comparison useful?
- How do you handle criticism?
Another view
It avoids addressing the actual context of the comparison.
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