'It is more than a crime; it is a political fault,' -words which I record, because they have been repeated and attributed to others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A historical remark distinguishing political errors from criminal acts.
- In plain terms
- Some acts are political faults rather than crimes.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish between legal crimes and political errors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a fault be worse than a crime?
- How do you judge leaders?
Another view
Political faults often lead to criminal consequences depending on the system.
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