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

Authentication Score 1

Citation

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

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Medium
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Genre
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Language
English
Time
1965 1960s 20th century
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Citation

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Topic
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Author

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Time
1750 1750s 18th century
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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