It was very nice of her to come over to Moscow and thank me for saving the life of her grandfather, Churchill.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It was very nice of her to come to Moscow and thank me for saving her grandfather Churchill’s life.
- In plain terms
- She visited Moscow to express gratitude for protecting her grandfather, Churchill.
- What can you take from it?
- Acts of gratitude can be diplomatic gestures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does gratitude affect political ties?
- When is public thanks appropriate?
Another view
Historical accuracy of the claim is unclear.
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