Politique interieure, je fais la guerre; politique exterieure, je fais la guerre. Je fais toujours la guerre.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clemenceau claims he wages war in both domestic and foreign policy.
- In plain terms
- I fight wars at home and abroad.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership often involves constant conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is conflict inevitable in leadership?
- How do you handle opposition?
Another view
This view overlooks potential for peace or diplomacy.
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