Quote by Arthur Balfour

I thought he was a young man of promise, but it appears he is a young man of promises. Speaking Of Winston Churchill

I thought he was a young man of promise, but it appears he i

Summary

This quote is a play on words referring to Winston Churchill. The phrase "a young man of promise" typically means someone who shows great potential or talent. However, the phrase "a young man of promises" suggests that Churchill makes a lot of promises without necessarily fulfilling them. This short explanation highlights the speaker's initial impression of Churchill being a promising individual, only to be disappointed by his frequent unfulfilled commitments or empty words.

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By Arthur Balfour

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