Quote by Wilfrid Laurier

For us, sons of France, political sentiment is a passion while, for the Englishmen, politics are a question of business.

For us, sons of France, political sentiment is a passion whi

Summary

This quote suggests that French people have a strong emotional attachment to politics, seeing it as a passion, whereas English people view politics more pragmatically, as a matter of practicality or business. It implies that political engagement in France is likely to be more emotionally charged and driven by fervent belief, while in England, politics is approached with a more objective and practical mindset.

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By Wilfrid Laurier

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