I doubt that Fidel will ever come back to power. I think he is slowly going to the great beyond. Too slowly . . . he could have gone a long time ago.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author expresses doubt about a political leader returning to power.
- In plain terms
- She doubts a leader will return to power.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership terms eventually end.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What determines leadership stability?
- How do you assess political power?
Another view
Political fortunes can change unexpectedly.
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