Competent Quote by Leon Jaworski
“I would rather have a competent extremist than an incompetent moderate.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Strategy, 1973
Prefers a skilled extremist over an incompetent moderate.
In simple terms: Competent extremist better than weak moderate.
Value competence over moderation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign planning
- policy debate
- organizational leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks do extremists pose?
- How can competence be ensured?
Extremism may be destabilizing.