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I thought Winston Churchill was a young man of promise, but it appears he is a young man of promises
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"I thought Winston Churchill was a young man of promise, but it appears he is a young man of promises"

- Arthur Balfour

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This quote by Arthur Balfour is a commentary on the young Winston Churchill. Balfour is expressing his surprise at Churchill's achievements, noting that he had actually initially thought Churchill was a boy of pledge, but it appears he is a young man of pledges. This suggests that Churchill has not just made guarantees, however has also kept them. Balfour is most likely describing Churchill's political profession, which started in 1900 when he was chosen to your home of Commons. Throughout his time in office, Churchill held a number of essential positions, consisting of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945. He was also a kept in mind statesman, author, and military leader. Balfour's quote is a testimony to Churchill's ambition and dedication to fulfilling his guarantees, which ultimately resulted in his success.

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Arthur Balfour This quote is written / told by Arthur Balfour between July 25, 1848 and March 19, 1930. He was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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