Mr. Kremlin himself was distinguished for ignorance, for he had only one idea, and that was wrong.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The leader is noted for lacking knowledge because he holds a single incorrect belief.
- In plain terms
- He is ignorant because he only has one wrong idea.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders need diverse knowledge to avoid critical errors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How many ideas do leaders need?
- Is one wrong idea enough to fail?
Another view
It simplifies complex political positions to one idea.
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