When I face an issue of great import that cleaves both constituents and colleagues, I always take the same approach. I engage in deep deliberation and quiet contemplation. I wait to the last available minute and then I always vote with the losers. Because, my friend, the winners never remember and the losers never forget.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker votes with the losing side to remember those who feel forgotten.
- In plain terms
- I vote with the losers because winners forget and losers remember.
- What can you take from it?
- Supporting the overlooked builds long-term loyalty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you support when you disagree?
- What builds trust?
Another view
Consistently voting against winners can be impractical.
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