Jean Chrétien's Words of Wisdom Regarding the Differences between Political Adversaries and Enemies

In this post, we unpack former Canadian Prime-Minister Jean Chrétien's distinction between political rivals and political enemies.

Kevin J.S. Duska Jr.

5/8/20241 min read

A black device with the brand name 'Cypherock' lies on top of a set of smart cards labeled with numbers 1 to 4. Each card features a chip and wireless symbol, suggesting it is a high-tech, possibly security-related gadget.
A black device with the brand name 'Cypherock' lies on top of a set of smart cards labeled with numbers 1 to 4. Each card features a chip and wireless symbol, suggesting it is a high-tech, possibly security-related gadget.

In a recent interview with Sprouht, former Canadian Prime-Minister Jean Chrétien stated that "In politics, the opposition, the other side, are your adversary. Your enemies are the guys behind you who want to replace you." Wiser words have seldom been spoken as