Politics is not about power. Politics is not about money. Politics is not about winning for the sake of winning. Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The true purpose of politics is improving lives and advancing peace and justice.
- In plain terms
- Politics should be about helping people and creating peace, not winning or making money.
- What can you take from it?
- Measure political success by improvements in human life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should politicians prioritize?
- How do we measure political success?
Another view
Power and money often influence politics despite ideals about improvement.
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