One-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kennedy notes that a significant portion of the population remains consistently oppositional.
- In plain terms
- A large group of people often opposes everything constantly.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect and prepare for consistent opposition in society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some oppose everything?
- How do you handle constant criticism?
Another view
This generalization might overlook the reasons behind opposition.
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