But the ability to articulate ...

But the ability to articulate what you are doing, to be clear about it, and to stick to it is, I think, the essence of political leadership.
But the ability to articulate what you are doing, to be clear about it, and to stick to it is, I think, the essence of political leadership.
 Chris Patten

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Never complain and never explain.
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Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
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Those of us who had a perfectly happy childhood should be able to sue for deprivation of literary royalties.
 Chris Patten
You don't have to wait until people say they accept everything you say until you are actually prepared to sit down and discuss matters with them.
 Chris Patten
So, what I say to people is that politics has got to be about principle and values above all. Of course, there are times when you have to make accommodations.
 Chris Patten
In a democracy everybody has a right to be represented, including the jerks.
 Chris Patten
In democracy everyone has the right to be represented, even the jerks.
 Chris Patten