Quote by Winston Churchill

Politics is 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.

Politics is the ability to foretell what is going to happen

Summary

This quote implies that politics is often about making predictions and forecasts about the future. It highlights the skill of being able to successfully anticipate events and circumstances that will unfold in the coming days, weeks, months, and years. However, it also acknowledges that politicians must possess the ability to justify and explain why their predictions did not come to pass, reflecting the unpredictability and complexity of political outcomes. This suggests that politics involves a mix of foresight, adaptability, and the art of persuasive explanation.

By Winston Churchill

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