Quote by Richard Milhous Nixon

Finishing second in the Olympics gets you silver. Finishing second in politics gets you oblivion.

Finishing second in the Olympics gets you silver. Finishing

Summary

This quote implies that coming in second place in the Olympics is still considered a significant achievement, as it earns you a silver medal. However, in politics, even the slightest failure or inability to win can result in being forgotten or overlooked entirely. It highlights the intense competition and high stakes of the political arena, where there is little recognition or reward for those who fall short of securing victory. In politics, the ultimate goal is to emerge as the winner, as anything less can lead to irrelevance or oblivion.

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By Richard Milhous Nixon

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