When I'm not a politician, I'll be dead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Goldwater implies he is dedicated to politics for his entire life.
- In plain terms
- He will stay in politics until he dies.
- What can you take from it?
- Politics is his lifelong career.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How long will you serve?
- Is this a lifelong goal?
Another view
It is a hyperbolic statement about commitment.
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