Statesman

Whether or not an individual actually ''is'' a statesman, is generally a matter of opinion, although in some cases there is little Controversy . Politicians who are regarded as statesmen are usually old and popular, with long distinguished careers.

One can use the word as an Euphemism for '' Politician ''. When a politician retires, he is often referred to as a "respected elder statesman" by his supporters.

Statesmen and '''Stateswomen''' can also refer to Citizens of The United '''States''' of America.

QUOTES

Aristotle -- "What the statesman is most anxious to produce is a certain Moral Character in his fellow Citizen s, namely a disposition to Virtue and the performance of virtuous Action s."

Harry Truman -- "A politician is a man who understands government. A statesman is a politician who's been dead for 15 years."

Henry Kissinger -- "The statesman's duty is to bridge the gap between experience and vision."

OTHER USES

'' The Statesman '' is an India n Newspaper .

'' The Statesman (Pakistan) '' is an Pakistan i Newspaper .

The Statesman is a character in the City Of Heroes MMORPG .

'' New Statesman '' is a British political magazine.

The Holden Statesman (also sold under other GM marques) is a luxury motor vehicle

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