Steven SaylorIn politics, reality and appearance are of equal importance. You cannot attend to one and neglect the other. A man must determine both what he is, and what others believe him to be.
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This quote describes the attitude that is needed to be successful in politics. You need to know what your beliefs are, but you also need to understand that others have different beliefs. You need to be able to see the world from the perspective of others so that you can see what they are really looking for.
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