He was experienced enough to spot the downside of doing the right thing.

Chris Matthews
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When someone has enough experience to recognize the downside of doing the right thing, they’re experienced enough to know that it’s sometimes better to do wrong than right.

Source: Tip And The Gipper: When Politics Worked

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