There are no true friends in politics. We are all sharks circling, and waiting, for traces of blood to appear in the water.

Alan Clark

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Topic

Nature of politics Politics

Author

Alan Clark

Medium

Personal journal

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

English

Time

1990 1990s 20th century

Occupation

Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Clark, Alan. Diary entry. 30 Nov. 1990.

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