In politics stupidity is not a handicap.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Intelligence is not required to succeed in political arenas.
- In plain terms
- Stupidity does not stop politicians.
- What can you take from it?
- Politics does not reward only intelligence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does stupidity thrive in politics?
- What else drives success?
Another view
Competence usually matters more in stable systems.
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