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Winston Churchill

When I am abroad, I always make it a rule never to criticize or attack the government of my own country. I make up for lost time when I come home.

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Winston Churchill means that while he is outside his country, he avoids speaking badly about its government to show respect or avoid conflict. However, once he returns home, he freely expresses his criticisms and holds the government accountable.

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