--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That is no use at all. What I want is men…" description: "\"That is no use at all. What I want is men who will support me when I am in the wrong.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f81/anonymous-1_men_that-is-no-use-at-all-what-i-want-is-men_1591391.jpg" --- # That is no use at all. What I want is men who will support… ![“That is no use at all. What I want is men who will support me when I am in the wrong.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f81/anonymous-1_men_that-is-no-use-at-all-what-i-want-is-men_1591391.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f81/anonymous-1_men_that-is-no-use-at-all-what-i-want-is-men_1591391.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f81/anonymous-1_men_that-is-no-use-at-all-what-i-want-is-men_1591391.jpg) > “That is no use at all. What I want is men who will support me when I am in the wrong.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Support should be conditional, not based on personal error; loyalty without principle is useless. **In simple terms:** I want supporters even when I’m wrong. Key Takeaway Demand accountability from supporters. Themes leadership loyalty integrity Mood critical questioning Type political ethical When to use this quote - campaign teams - public office - organizational culture Key Concepts ethical standards political strategy Questions to Reflect On - Should supporters challenge leaders? - How to balance loyalty and truth? 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