You are among the two or three most talented people I have ever met in politics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Obama offers direct praise for someone's political talent, suggesting they are among the most talented he has encountered.
- In plain terms
- He says someone is among the most talented people he has met in politics.
- What can you take from it?
- Direct praise can build alliances and acknowledge political skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do politicians build relationships?
- What does praise signal in politics?
Another view
Compliments in politics may serve strategic purposes beyond genuine admiration.
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