I have always felt that a politician is to be judged by the animosities he excites among his opponents.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A politician's character is revealed by how much they annoy their enemies.
- In plain terms
- Judge politicians by how much their opponents dislike them.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong principles often generate strong opposition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does opposition mean you are right?
- How do you handle critics?
Another view
Enemies may dislike a politician for bad reasons.
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