We will not have failure - only success and new learning.
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The danger to the country, to Europe, to her vast Empire, which is involved in having all these great interests entrusted to the shaking hand of an old, wild, and incomprehensible man of 82, is very great!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses concern over entrusting significant responsibilities to an elderly and unpredictable leader.
Queen Victoria emphasizes the risks associated with having a leader who is both old and deemed incomprehensible. Her statement reflects anxiety about the stability of the country and the potential consequences of a leader whose decisions may not align with the best interests of the nation and its empire.
Themes
LeadershipPoliticsConcernAgeResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be referenced in a discussion about the qualifications needed for political leaders.
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