Nothing is so admirable in politics as a short memory.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Politics rewards those who quickly forget past scandals.
- In plain terms
- Politicians do well when they forget bad things fast.
- What can you take from it?
- Short memories help politics continue despite past failures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should we remember in politics?
- When does forgetting help?
Another view
Sometimes moving on is necessary for progress.
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