On the fifth day the Governor of the town called all the tribal chieftains to an audience in the market square, to hear their grievances. He didn't always do anything about them, but at least they got heard, and he nodded a lot, and everyone felt better about it at least until they got home. This is politics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Politics often involves listening to grievances without necessarily acting on them.
- In plain terms
- Politicians listen to complaints but might not fix them.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand that listening is sometimes a political tool.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is listening enough in politics?
- Have you felt unheard by leaders?
Another view
Listening can be genuine even if action is delayed.
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