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Malcolm Forbes

Few businessmen are capable of being in politics, they don't understand the democratic process, they have neither the tolerance or the depth it takes. Democracy isn't a business.

Malcolm Forbes

Business

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Malcolm Forbes is saying that many businesspeople struggle in politics because they lack patience and the ability to handle the complexities of democracy. He emphasizes that running a government requires different skills and attitudes than running a company.

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