In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons. (Mary McCarthy)

In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons.

Mary McCarthy

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