"There is little place in the political scheme of things for an independent, creative personality, for a fighter. Anyone who takes that role must pay a price"

This quote by Shirley Chisholm speaks to the problem of being an independent, creative character in the political realm. It recommends that those who pick to handle this function must be prepared to pay a price for their efforts. This might imply compromising their own individual interests in order to fight for what they think in, or it might mean dealing with criticism and opposition from those who disagree with their views. It is a pointer that standing up for what one thinks in is not constantly easy, and that it frequently requires a good deal of courage and devotion. Eventually, it is a pointer that those who choose to take on the role of a fighter must be prepared to face the consequences that feature it.