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There are numerous bugbears in the profession of a politician. First, ordinary life suffers. Second, there are many temp
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"There are numerous bugbears in the profession of a politician. First, ordinary life suffers. Second, there are many temptations to ruin you and those around you. And I suppose third, and this is rarely discussed, people at the top generally have no friends"

- Boris Yeltsin

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Boris Yeltsin's quote talks with the troubles of being a politician. He identifies 3 major bugbears, or obstacles, that political leaders face. The initial is that their common life is interfered with. The 2nd is that there are lots of lures to spoil themselves and also those around them. The third, which is seldom talked about, is that those on top of the political ladder often have no close friends. This quote talks with the solitude and also seclusion that can include being a politician, as well as the ethical as well as moral issues that they have to encounter. It additionally highlights the significance of having a solid moral compass as well as the need to be knowledgeable about the lures that come with power. Eventually, this quote serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and challenges that featured being a political leader.

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Boris Yeltsin This quote is written / told by Boris Yeltsin between February 1, 1931 and April 23, 2007. He was a famous President from Russia. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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