Quote by Ben C. Bradlee

The history of American politics is littered with bodies of people who took so pure a position that they had no clout at all.

The history of American politics is littered with bodies of

Summary

This quote implies that throughout American political history, there have been individuals who held extremely principled and pure positions that ultimately resulted in them losing influence or power. It suggests that having an uncompromising stance can sometimes be ineffective in the political landscape, where compromise and collaboration are often necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

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By Ben C. Bradlee

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