If anger be the basis of our political activities, the excitement tends to become an end in itself, at the expense of the object to be achieved... side issues then assume an exaggerated importance, and all gravity of thought and action is lost; such excitement is not an exercise of strength, but a display of weakness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Basing politics on anger leads to losing sight of goals and displaying weakness rather than strength.
- In plain terms
- Angry politics lose focus and show weakness.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid anger in politics to keep focus and strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does anger affect goals?
- When is anger useful?
Another view
Anger can sometimes drive necessary change and action.
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