He was your friend forever, but if your opponent, an implacable foe. He never changed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Goldwater was loyal to friends but unyielding against opponents, without changing his nature.
- In plain terms
- He was a loyal friend and a strict foe, always the same.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistency in character applies to both friendship and rivalry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it better to be flexible or firm?
- How do you handle opponents?
Another view
Being an implacable foe can damage long term relationships.
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I always came away...with the impression that he was a great patriot and a truly fine human being.
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