British Quote by Denis Healey
“I've always criticised American policy when I've disagreed with it. Just as I've criticised British policy. I was violently anti-Suez and pro-American in 1956, just as I was violently anti-Soviet on the invasion of Hungary which took place at the same time.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, United Kingdom, 1960s
He shifts his criticism based on the specific policy, not national allegiance, showing principled consistency across issues.
In simple terms: He judges policies, not countries.
Key Takeaway
Judge ideas, not nations.
Themes
principle
politics
consistency
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debate
- policy review
- international relations
Key Concepts
ethical reasoning
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you base judgments on principles or identity?
- How can you stay consistent across changing contexts?
A Different Perspective
May overlook nuanced differences between policies.
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