Quote by Lester B. Pearson

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that politics, as a field, often relies on the strategic and forceful application of power and influence. It suggests that political actors, in order to achieve their objectives, need to skillfully navigate their way through various challenges and obstacles, employing tactics that may be considered direct or forceful. It hints at the notion that politics requires the ability to drive one's agenda forward while dealing with opposition, using sometimes crude, yet effective methods to achieve desired outcomes.

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By Lester B. Pearson

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