--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When Arnold Schwarzenegger goes to his…" description: "\"When Arnold Schwarzenegger goes to his reward - how's that? That's a crack, but I treat Governor Schwarzenegger well in my book. He's done such great w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/876/jay-inslee-8528_arnold_when-arnold-schwarzenegger-goes-to-his-r_3056182.jpg" --- # When Arnold Schwarzenegger goes to his reward - how's… ![“When Arnold Schwarzenegger goes to his reward - how's that? That's a crack, but I treat Governor Schwarzenegger well in my book. He's done such great work in California; we'll forgive him one personal habit. Everybody should have one not-totally-CO2-friendly habit they can be forgiven for. So…” quote by Jay Inslee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/876/jay-inslee-8528_arnold_when-arnold-schwarzenegger-goes-to-his-r_3056182.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/876/jay-inslee-8528_arnold_when-arnold-schwarzenegger-goes-to-his-r_3056182.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/876/jay-inslee-8528_arnold_when-arnold-schwarzenegger-goes-to-his-r_3056182.jpg) > “When Arnold Schwarzenegger goes to his reward - how's that? That's a crack, but I treat Governor Schwarzenegger well in my book. He's done such great work in California; we'll forgive him one personal habit. Everybody should have one not-totally-CO2-friendly habit they can be forgiven for. So we'll forgive him that one.” [Jay Inslee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jay-inslee/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even a flawed leader can be forgiven for a single environmentally harmful habit if they contribute positively overall. **In simple terms:** Forgive small eco‑mistakes when overall impact is good. Key Takeaway Balance criticism with recognition of broader contributions. Themes environment politics forgiveness leadership Mood reflective critical Type political ethical When to use this quote - policy debate - public discourse - environmental activism Key Concepts climate policy ethical judgment public perception Questions to Reflect On - When is it appropriate to overlook a leader’s eco‑mistake? - How do we weigh overall impact against specific harms? 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