Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.

A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the pervasive tendency of politicians to make promises, predictions, and projections in an effort to gain public trust and support. It suggests that a successful politician should possess the foresight to predict future events accurately but also possess the rhetorical skills to explain away any shortcomings or unfulfilled promises. This reveals a certain skepticism towards politicians and their propensity for evasion and spin when confronted with the realities of governance. Overall, the quote suggests that the skill of political maneuvering often outweighs genuine predictive capabilities in the world of politics.

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