Democracy Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“I am a compromiser and maneuverer. I try to get something. That's the way our system works.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Government, 1965
He describes himself as a negotiator who works within a flawed system to achieve results.
In simple terms: He compromises to get things done in a broken system.
Accept compromise as a pragmatic tool.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative bargaining
- policy implementation
- bureaucratic reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance integrity with compromise?
- When does compromise become collusion?
Compromise may perpetuate systemic flaws.