The very phrase 'foreign affairs' makes an Englishman convinced that I am about to treat of subjects with which he has no concern.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disraeli notes that ordinary Englishmen often feel foreign policy is irrelevant to their daily lives.
- In plain terms
- Most people think foreign affairs do not affect them personally.
- What can you take from it?
- People often ignore issues that seem distant from their lives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people ignore distant issues?
- How can you show relevance?
Another view
Foreign affairs often have significant domestic consequences.
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