Quote by Margaret Thatcher

I seem to smell the stench of appeasement in the air.

I seem to smell the stench of appeasement in the air.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker perceives a strong presence of appeasement or a cowardly surrender mentality in the current situation. The phrase "stench" indicates a strong distaste or disgust with the prevailing attitude. The speaker's use of smell as a metaphor implies that appeasement is not only visible but also unpleasant, highlighting their displeasure with individuals or groups compromising or giving in, potentially at the expense of principles, values, or goals.

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