Coriolanus conquered enemies on the battlefield, then lost everything in the political arena because he could not stop denouncing the very citizens whose votes he needed. His contempt for the plebeians wasn't a private feeling—it poured out in every speech, hardening opposition into a wall. The lesson is ancient but perennial: in any contest that requires persuasion, the candidate who keeps insulting the audience cannot win it.
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