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“Churchill, he is a great man. He is, of course, our enemy and has always been the enemy of Communism, but he is an enemy one must respect, an enemy one likes to have.” quote by Josip Broz Tito
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“Churchill, he is a great man. He is, of course, our enemy and has always been the enemy of Communism, but he is an enemy one must respect, an enemy one likes to have.”

Josip Broz Tito

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to Yugoslav Partisans, 1943

Recognizes a political opponent as formidable and worthy of respect despite ideological differences.

In simple terms: Respect even enemies.

Key Takeaway

Respect worthy opponents.

Themes

politics respect ideology

Mood

reflective serious

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • war leadership
  • diplomacy
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

strategic rivalry mutual recognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can respect influence conflict outcomes?
  • When is respect insufficient?
A Different Perspective

Respect may not change fundamental opposition.

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