Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile -- hoping it will eat him last.

An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile -- hoping it will e

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Winston Churchill, highlights the futile and dangerous act of appeasement. It portrays an appeaser as someone who sacrifices the long-term consequences of their actions in order to maintain temporary peace or avoid conflict. Just like feeding a crocodile, the appeaser chooses to appease a harmful force, hoping that by avoiding confrontation, they will remain unharmed. However, the quote warns against this false notion of security, suggesting that appeasers indulge or empower the aggressor at their own peril.

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