I never trust a man till I have his pecker in my pocket.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Johnson claims he does not trust a man until he has some leverage over him.
- In plain terms
- I only trust a man when I hold something over him.
- What can you take from it?
- Leverage creates a form of political trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is trust possible without leverage?
- How do you ensure loyalty?
Another view
Trust based on leverage is manipulation, not genuine trust.
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