The legislature is a frightening thing. To this day the state capitol building seems to me a beast ready to swallow me up; the very walls and ceilings seem to crush you as you walk through it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Expresses a deep fear and discomfort with the legislative process and the physical space of government.
- In plain terms
- The legislature feels scary and oppressive, like a beast waiting to swallow you.
- What can you take from it?
- Government institutions can feel intimidating and overwhelming to individuals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do government buildings feel imposing?
- How can we make politics less scary?
Another view
Some find legislative bodies energizing rather than frightening.
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