It is not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts.
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We mean by 'politics' the people's business - the most important business there is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Politics is fundamentally about serving the needs and interests of the people.
In this quote, Adlai Stevenson emphasizes that politics is not merely a field of competition among elites, but rather it is the essential work of managing and addressing the concerns of the populace. He underscores the importance of political engagement as a vital component of society's welfare, asserting that the business of politics directly impacts people's lives and well-being.
Themes
PoliticsPeopleBusinessLeadershipSociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a political speech to emphasize the importance of civic engagement.
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