Come Quote by Charles Kennedy
“Soon after the 1997 election, I argued that there was no inverse law of political gravity which said that everything which went down had to come back up.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, 1997, United Kingdom
The quote rejects the idea that political fortunes must reverse, suggesting outcomes can be permanent.
In simple terms: Political success may not always reverse.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some political changes are lasting.
Themes
politics
change
expectations
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy shifts
- public opinion
- media analysis
Key Concepts
gravity metaphor
political cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when expectations of reversal fail?
- What factors make a political change permanent?
A Different Perspective
Not all political events follow a predictable pattern.
