I am not like the Leader of the Opposition. I did not slither out of the Cabinet room like a mangy maggot.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Keating denies that he abandoned his cabinet duties by contrasting his actions with his opponent.
- In plain terms
- I did not run away from my responsibilities like my opponent did.
- What can you take from it?
- Accusations of cowardice often reflect poorly on the accuser.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines leaving a post fairly?
- When is retreat justified?
Another view
One person's exit can be viewed as leaving a toxic situation rather than cowardice.
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