Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I adm

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being referred to possesses qualities that the speaker does not appreciate or value, and lacks the characteristics the speaker considers admirable. It implies that the individual possesses virtues that are contradictory or incompatible with the speaker's personal preferences and ideals.

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