[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fR_H_w4Y-wln8Cme1YvnXz_Jvp-h7WdMO1FrpfM0BTeM":3,"$fdLllxBn_BqHJ46wn7iSw3kvJ26O8BRn_omDnA2arQQc":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},153482,"Jaroslaw Kaczynski","J",39,null,"jaroslaw-kaczynski",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":123},[14,28,40,46,57,68,79,90,101,112],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":27},1823748,"A government that does not have a majority in parliament does not really hold power and that should be changed.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},4813944,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},4954,"government","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from Jarosław Kaczyński, the Polish politician and leader of the Law and Justice party, during a time when his party was in opposition and lacked a majority in parliament. As a historian, I can attest that Kaczyński's views on power and governance have been shaped by his experiences in the tumultuous post-communist era of Poland, where the struggle for control and influence was a defining feature of politics.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth in this quote lies in its implicit critique of democratic institutions. Kaczyński's statement suggests that the traditional notion of power, where the government holds authority through a majority in parliament, is not the only or even the primary source of power. He is highlighting the existence of a more subtle, yet pervasive form of power that operates behind the scenes, where those who do not hold formal power can still wield significant influence. This insight speaks to the complex dynamics of power and control in modern politics.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's professional and creative landscape, this mindset can be applied by recognizing that true power often lies not in formal authority, but in the ability to shape narratives, influence opinions, and manipulate circumstances. To gain a deeper understanding of this power dynamic, consider the following strategy: pay attention to the subtle cues and behind-the-scenes maneuvers that reveal the true levers of power in your organization or industry, and use this knowledge to adapt your approach and achieve your goals.",{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":39},1823745,"There is no \"ruler\" in our country. Poland is a democracy. Our Prime Minister leads the government; the President is fulfilling his tasks. But there is a little bit left for the party leader.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[34],{"id":35,"tag":36},4813940,{"id":37,"tag_name":38},3625,"country","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from a speech or public address by Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of the Law and Justice party in Poland, given during a time of significant political turmoil in the country. The statement was made in the context of Kaczyński's rise to prominence as a dominant force in Polish politics, where he sought to balance his party's influence with the formal institutions of government.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, the quote seems to assert the primacy of party leadership in Poland's democratic system. However, the \"little bit left\" for the party leader reveals a deeper paradox: Kaczyński is acknowledging the limits of his own power, even as he seeks to consolidate his party's control. This tension between the desire for dominance and the recognition of institutional constraints speaks to the complex dynamics of power in democratic systems.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's professional and creative environments, this mindset can be applied by recognizing the limitations of one's own power and influence. Rather than seeking to dominate or control, effective leaders and innovators should focus on navigating the complex web of relationships and institutions that shape their work, always mindful of the \"little bit left\" for others to contribute.",{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},1823743,"More or less Europe - that's the wrong alternative! What we need is less centralism.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},1823740,"The EU treaties clearly promote an alliance of national states that, as far as possible, maintain their own responsibilities. There is no mention of a centralized state of Europe in the treaties. The EU Commission's politicking, however, is proof of a certain allergy against this principle of national states and national responsibilities.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[52],{"id":53,"tag":54},4813937,{"id":55,"tag_name":56},1790,"responsibility",{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":60,"source":61,"quote_tag":62,"commentary":9},1823737,"Concerning the common currency: today, the euro is not worth it for Poland. The reason why we survived the financial and economic crisis quite well is that we have a national currency. This will not change in the near future.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[63],{"id":64,"tag":65},4813934,{"id":66,"tag_name":67},3018,"today",{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":9},1823734,"There are historic examples where a soft domination of certain states worked well. For instance the US, who dominated the Western alliance after World War II - with a giant army, an enormous population, and its globally superior economic power. This role is quite different for Germany today.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[74],{"id":75,"tag":76},4813931,{"id":77,"tag_name":78},496,"war",{"id":80,"quote_text":81,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":82,"source":83,"quote_tag":84,"commentary":9},1823731,"The Germans are indeed the economically and politically strongest power in Europe. But their superiority does not equal the past and present superiority of the Americans.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[85],{"id":86,"tag":87},4813928,{"id":88,"tag_name":89},17958,"past-and-present",{"id":91,"quote_text":92,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":93,"source":94,"quote_tag":95,"commentary":9},1823728,"Germany's potential makes up about 20% of the EU's overall economic power, including Great Britain. The German army is by no means strong enough to guarantee the security of the EU's two endangered flanks - in the east and in the south. So all that remains for Germany is partnerships with its neighbours and other EU member states. Germany should stick to that role.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[96],{"id":97,"tag":98},4813925,{"id":99,"tag_name":100},371,"strong",{"id":102,"quote_text":103,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":104,"source":105,"quote_tag":106,"commentary":9},1823724,"Who lent the Greeks the most money? It was German banks, and for a long time, they were profiting from it quite nicely.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[107],{"id":108,"tag":109},4813922,{"id":110,"tag_name":111},2648,"long",{"id":113,"quote_text":114,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":115,"source":116,"quote_tag":117,"commentary":9},1823721,"For Germany, Poland is now a more important trade partner than Russia. With respect to history, our peoples will require more time for the wounds to heal. But it is also important to stick to the truth in accounting for the past. This is not compatible with, for instance, TV movies such as \"Our mothers, our fathers\" that try to partly shift the liability for Nazi crimes to us Poles.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[118],{"id":119,"tag":120},4813919,{"id":121,"tag_name":122},4434,"mother",{"currentPage":124,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":125},1,10]