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I dont care tuppence whether Im forced into a leadership position or not. Id much sooner not
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"I don't care tuppence whether I'm forced into a leadership position or not. I'd much sooner not"

- E. P. Thompson

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This quote by E. P. Thompson recommends that he is not especially thinking about handling a leadership role. He is not encouraged by the possibility of being pushed into a leadership position, and would much rather not handle the duty. This could be translated as Thompson not wanting to remain in a position of power, or it could be that he just does not feel competent or efficient in taking on a management function. It might also be that he is not thinking about the possible benefits that include a management position, such as acknowledgment or financial gain. Whatever the factor, it is clear that Thompson does not have a strong desire to handle a leadership function. He is content to stay in a secondary position, and does not care much in any case.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by E. P. Thompson between February 3, 1924 and August 28, 1993. He/she was a famous Historian from United Kingdom. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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