Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow.
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The practice of politics in the East may be defined by one word: dissimulation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dissimulation in Eastern politics implies a tendency to conceal true motives and intentions.
In this quote, Benjamin Disraeli highlights how politics in Eastern societies often involves dissimulation, which refers to the act of hiding one's true feelings, motives, or beliefs. This suggests a complex interplay of appearances and reality in political dealings, indicating that what is presented may not be genuine, but rather a façade to achieve certain agendas.
Themes
PoliticsDissimulationMotivesDeceptionEast
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a political debate to illustrate the deceptive practices in governance.
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