Quote by Anthony Trollope

Men and not measures are, no doubt, the very life of politics. But then it is not the fashion to say so in public places.


Men and not measures are, no doubt, the very life of politic

Summary

This quote suggests that in politics, it is the individuals themselves (men) rather than the policies or systems (measures) that truly determine the course and substance of political affairs. However, the quote also acknowledges that publicly acknowledging this fact is not customary or fashionable. In other words, while men are the driving force behind politics, it is not politically acceptable to openly state this truth in public discourse.

By Anthony Trollope
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