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What does it mean?
Politics involves high stakes and risks similar to gambling, where outcomes are uncertain and driven by chance or strategy.
In plain terms
Politics is as risky as gambling.
What can you take from it?
Be aware of the risks involved in political engagement.

Where it applies

  • voting
  • campaigning
  • political debate

Putting it to work

  • evaluate political risks
  • understand stakes

Questions to consider

  • What risks are you taking in politics?
  • How does politics compare to gambling?

Another view

Not all political actions carry equal risk.

More from Benjamin Disraeli

  1. 'As for that,' said Waldenshare, 'sensible men are all of the same religion.' 'Pray, what is that?' inquired the Prince. 'Sensible men never tell.'

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  2. If you are not very clever, you should be conciliatory.

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  3. Real politics are the possession and distribution of power.

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