I am neither as drunk as a Lord, nor as sober as a Judge. I am more in the condition of a Lord Justice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He feels neither fully drunk nor fully sober, but like a balanced judge.
- In plain terms
- I am between drunkenness and sobriety, like a lord justice.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek a balanced, measured perspective.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a ‘lord justice’ represent for you?
- How to maintain balance under pressure?
Another view
The metaphor may not translate to all contexts.
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