Quote by Christopher Hitchens

If you say you're a unifier, you expect and usually get applause. I'm a divider. Politics is division by definition, if there was no disagreement there would be no politics. The illusion of unity isn't worth having, and is anyways unattainable.

If you say you're a unifier, you expect and usually get appl

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This quote suggests that being labeled as a "unifier" in politics is often viewed positively, as it implies bringing people together. However, the speaker takes a contrasting stance by declaring themselves as a "divider." They argue that politics inherently involves division and disagreement, suggesting that unity is merely an illusion. The quote challenges the notion that unity should be the ultimate goal in politics and questions its feasibility in a world where differing opinions and perspectives exist.

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By Christopher Hitchens

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