The best thing Clinton could do - I think I wrote him a letter about this, but I'm not sure - is to shut up.... He has no discipline.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Goldwater criticizes Clinton for lack of discipline and suggests silence.
- In plain terms
- He thinks Clinton talks too much and lacks discipline.
- What can you take from it?
- Discipline is crucial for political leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines political discipline?
- Does speech matter more than action?
Another view
It focuses on style over substantive policy actions.
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