All political lives, unless they are cut off in midstream at a happy juncture, end in failure, because that is the nature of politics and of human affairs.

Enoch Powell

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Politicians Politics

Author

Enoch Powell

Language

English

Time

1977 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Powell, Enoch. Joseph Chamberlain. Thames and Hudson, 1977.

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Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.

James Madison

Federalist 10

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Source
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Medium
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Genre
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Time
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Era
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