Politics is about winning. If you don’t win, you don’t get to put your principles into practice. Therefore, find a way to win, or sit the battle out.
Meaning of the quote
Politics is all about winning. If you don't win, you won't be able to make your ideas and beliefs happen. So, you need to find a way to win, or you should just stay out of the fight.
About David Horowitz
David Horowitz is an American conservative writer and activist who went through an ideological transformation from the New Left to neoconservatism. He founded several organizations, including the David Horowitz Freedom Center and Students for Academic Freedom, and has written extensively on cultural criticism and prominent American families.
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