Over the last 40 years, talking about Duplessis has become like talking about the devil himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Duplessis remarks that talking about him is now like talking about the devil.
- In plain terms
- Discussing him has become as taboo or feared as discussing the devil.
- What can you take from it?
- Reputation can shift from powerful to villainous over decades.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a political figure a historical villain?
Another view
This is a metaphorical exaggeration of how negatively he is viewed.
More from Maurice Duplessis
The saying goes that after the death of every great man there's a long period of ingratitude. I find Maurice Duplessis's period is lasting pretty long.
Permalink to quote #15 If I never read a business page, my admiration for him would be complete.
Permalink to quote #17 The period leaves no one indifferent. And that was our goal. We present the facts. It's up to the public to decide.
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