Quote by Hector Hugh Munro

Great Socialist statesmen aren't made, they're still-born.

Great Socialist statesmen aren't made, they're still-born.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals with socialist ideologies who hold prominent positions in the government or politics are inherently unfit or unsuccessful. The phrase "still-born" refers to being born dead, implying that these statesmen lack the skills, qualifications, or capabilities necessary to effectively govern in a socialist society. It potentially highlights a negative viewpoint towards socialist statesmen, asserting that their leadership abilities are inherently flawed or incomplete from the start.

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Communism

By Hector Hugh Munro

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