I am not a politician but a professional soldier.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He distinguishes himself as a soldier rather than a politician.
- In plain terms
- He says he is a soldier not a politician.
- What can you take from it?
- Soldiers often rule as politicians.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can soldiers be good politicians?
- What defines a politician?
Another view
He was effectively a politician in power.
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