Quote by Fareed Zakaria

Politics and power is a realm of relative influence.

Politics and power is a realm of relative influence.

Summary

This quote suggests that within the context of politics and power, the degree of influence one possesses is not fixed or absolute, but rather relative to others. It implies that individuals or entities who hold positions of power can only wield their influence in proportion to the influence held by other individuals or entities in the same realm. In this realm, power dynamics and the ability to shape political decisions are not determined solely by one's standing or position, but also depend on the relative influence wielded by others.

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