I looked forward to Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with nervous
anticipation. That was the publication date for the long-awaited third
volume of William Manchester's biography of Winston Churchill, The Last Lion. This final installment, subtitled Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965, was written mostly by Paul Reid, as Manchester himself was unable to make much headway prior to his death in 2004.
That day also was notable for an electoral setback dealt to those of us who believe in capitalism and limited government. What can we learn from Churchill, who was no stranger to setbacks? I suggest four lessons that we can apply today:
That day also was notable for an electoral setback dealt to those of us who believe in capitalism and limited government. What can we learn from Churchill, who was no stranger to setbacks? I suggest four lessons that we can apply today:
1. Speak up clearly.
2. Pursue glory.
3. Trust that the people are stronger than their leaders.
4. Seek opportunities for small victories while waiting for the tide to turn in your favor.
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