The political arena leaves one no alternative, one must either be a dunce or a rogue.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Politics forces a choice between being incompetent or dishonest.
- In plain terms
- In politics, you are either stupid or a cheat.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that politics often demands ethical compromises.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is politics inherently corrupt?
- Can you be ethical in politics?
Another view
It ignores ethical politicians who navigate the system without becoming rogues.
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