Quote by Auberon Waugh

It is my settled opinion, after some years as a political correspondent, that no one is attracted to a political career in the first place unless he is socially or emotionally crippled.

It is my settled opinion, after some years as a political co

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This quote suggests that individuals who are socially or emotionally damaged are the ones particularly drawn to pursue a career in politics. The speaker, who has experience as a political correspondent, expresses a firm belief in this opinion. By asserting that politicians are inherently flawed, the quote offers a critical viewpoint on the motivations and character of those who enter into the political arena.

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