I was really too honest a man to be a politician and live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Honesty often conflicts with the compromises required in political life.
- In plain terms
- Being truthful makes it hard to succeed in politics.
- What can you take from it?
- Integrity may cost you political power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is politics inherently dishonest?
- Can you serve without compromising?
Another view
Some politicians succeed by being honest.
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