I am half-surprised to find that as I go on I get more and…
“I am half-surprised to find that as I go on I get more and more confirmed in the old advanced Liberal principles, economic, social, and political, with which I entered Parliament 30 years ago.”
About This Quote
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He reflects that his long‑term liberal values have been repeatedly validated over three decades in politics.
In simple terms: Old liberal ideas stay true over time.
Trust proven principles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- policy formulation
- public service
- voting decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How have your core beliefs evolved?
- What new evidence supports them?
May overlook emerging challenges to liberalism.