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In politics people give you what they think you deserve and deny you what they think you want
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"In politics people give you what they think you deserve and deny you what they think you want"

- C. Northcote Parkinson

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This quote by C. Northcote Parkinson speaks to the power characteristics of politics. It recommends that people in politics will offer you what they think you be worthy of, and reject you what they believe you desire. This suggests that those in power have the ability to decide what is finest for you, and that they will use their power to give you what they believe is proper. It likewise indicates that those in power have the capability to reject you what you want, even if it is something that you think you deserve. This quote highlights the significance of comprehending the power dynamics of politics, and how those in power can use their impact to shape the outcomes of political choices. It likewise acts as a pointer that those in power have the capability to reject you what you want, which it is very important to be knowledgeable about this when participating in politics.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by C. Northcote Parkinson between June 30, 1909 and March 9, 1993. He/she was a famous Historian from United Kingdom. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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