I think Churchill would have thought it extraordinary that…
“I think Churchill would have thought it extraordinary that we would have thought ourselves so successful, so powerful, so well thought of in the world that we could afford to give up this extraordinary relationship we have in this great European Union.”
About This Quote
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Warns that complacency about EU success may lead to neglect of its value.
In simple terms: Success can breed neglect.
Guard against taking union for granted.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public discourse
- citizen engagement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to keep EU relevance alive?
- What signs show EU neglect?
National interests may conflict with union goals.