Average Quote by Robertson Davies
“The average politician goes through a sentence like a man exploring a disused mine shaft-blind, groping, timorous and in imminent danger of cracking his shins on a subordinate clause or a nasty bit of subjunctive.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Rebel Angels, 1981
Political language is a treacherous mine, full of hidden traps that can injure the unwary.
In simple terms: Political language is a dangerous maze.
Navigate language carefully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- media reporting
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we clarify political speech?
- What strategies avoid misinterpretation?
Complexity may obscure intent.