Quote by Charles de Gaulle

In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant.

In order to become the master, the politician poses as the s

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to gain power and control, politicians often appear humble and subservient to the people they are trying to manipulate. By pretending to be a servant, they create the illusion of working in the best interest of the public while actually using their influence to elevate their own status and agenda. It speaks to the manipulative strategies politicians may employ in their quest for power, disguising their true intentions behind a facade of servitude.

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By Charles de Gaulle

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