Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

When the eagles are silent the parrots begin to jabber.

When the eagles are silent the parrots begin to jabber.

Summary

This quote is a metaphor that illustrates how, in the absence of wise or influential individuals, those lacking depth or wisdom will fill the void with meaningless chatter. It suggests that when strong and capable leaders, represented by eagles, are silent or absent, less substantial individuals represented by parrots, who mimic but lack genuine substance, will dominate the conversation. Therefore, the quote serves as a reminder of the importance of having strong leadership and voices of reason to prevent shallow and meaningless discourse from prevailing.

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By Sir Winston Churchill

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