It is a socialist idea that making profits is a vice; I consider the real vice is making losses.
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We are waiting for the long-promised invasion. So are the fishes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote implies a sense of patience and anticipation for change or action, with a hint of irony.
Winston Churchill's quote reflects the frustration and irony of waiting for a promised event that seems to be perpetually delayed. The mention of 'the fishes' adds a humorous twist, suggesting that even those who are not typically concerned with human affairs are aware of the wait, which emphasizes the absurdity of the situation.
Themes
WaitingInvasionAnticipationIronyChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about strategic patience during a crisis.
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