I am a sporting man. I always like to give trains and aeroplanes a fair chance of getting away.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes himself as a sportsman who ensures vehicles get a fair start before pursuit.
- In plain terms
- He likes sportsmanship and lets trains and planes leave fairly before chasing them.
- What can you take from it?
- Give things a fair chance before pursuing them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you give others a fair start?
- How do you handle competition?
Another view
This is hyperbole and not serious advice for real competitions.
More from Winston Churchill
Variant: I know history will be kind to me. For I intend to write it.
Permalink to quote #132 I am reminded of the professor who, in his declining hours, was asked by his devoted pupils for his final counsel. He replied, 'Verify your quotations.'
Permalink to quote #134 History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it.
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