Quote by Winston Churchill

An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.

An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Winston Churchill, highlights the dangers of appeasement in the face of aggression or tyranny. It suggests that choosing to appease a powerful and dangerous entity, such as a crocodile, in the hopes of delaying or avoiding harm, is ultimately futile. It serves as a metaphor for the tendency of appeasers to sacrifice principles and concessions for temporary peace but eventually face the same consequences as those who stood against the threat from the beginning.

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By Winston Churchill

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