It is a socialist idea that making profits is a vice; I consider the real vice is making losses.
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I wanted us to go to the Tories when we were strong...not in misfortune to be made an honest woman of.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a desire for principled action rather than opportunistic decisions made from a place of weakness.
In this quote, Winston Churchill expresses that he wished for the collaboration with the Tories to occur when they were strong and principled, rather than being coerced into it as a result of misfortune. This highlights the importance of choosing alliances and actions based on strength and integrity, rather than surrendering to circumstances that compel one to seek refuge or validation through others.
Themes
PrinciplesHonestyStrengthAlliancesPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about political alliances during times of crisis.
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