But how am I going to do that in regard to Kaltenbrunner? I shall then be completely at his mercy!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses fear of being at Kaltenbrunner's mercy if they act against him.
- In plain terms
- They are afraid to confront him because they might be at his mercy.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear of retaliation can prevent challenging powerful figures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it safe to challenge authority?
- How do you assess risk against power?
Another view
Fear may be manipulated to maintain control.
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