Advice Quote by Suella Braverman
“Mrs. Thatcher used to remark that those in the middle of the road would get hit by traffic on both sides. By too-often chasing the dogmatic policies espoused by Jeremy Corbyn, failing to heed Mrs Thatcher's advice ultimately proved to be the undoing of Britain's second female Prime Minister.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary speech, 2022
Extreme policies risk being attacked from all sides, as warned by Thatcher.
In simple terms: Extreme views attract attacks from both sides.
Key Takeaway
Seek moderate, balanced policies.
Themes
politics
moderation
leadership
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advice
political
When to use this quote
- legislation
- campaign strategy
- public debate
Key Concepts
policy analysis
strategic thinking
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What middle ground can be found?
- How to avoid policy extremes?
A Different Perspective
Extreme positions can alienate allies.
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