Quote by Eugene McCarthy

Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game, and dumb enough to think it's important.

Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have t

Summary

This quote uses a metaphor to express the paradoxical nature of politics. It suggests that politicians need to possess intelligence to comprehend the complexities of the game, but also enough naÃ¯vetÃ© to believe in its significance. The comparison to a football coach implies that just as a coach must strategize and understand the rules of the game, politicians must navigate the political landscape. However, the implication that one must be "dumb enough" suggests that politics may be trivial or exaggerated in importance, highlighting a potential sense of cynicism or disillusionment with the political world.

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By Eugene McCarthy

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