All my games were political games; I was, like Joan of Arc, perpetually being burned at the stake.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares her political career to Joan of Arc, suggesting she faced constant persecution.
- In plain terms
- I see my political career as constantly under attack like Joan of Arc.
- What can you take from it?
- Political leadership often involves intense personal sacrifice and opposition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much is leadership a sacrifice?
- Do you see yourself as a martyr?
Another view
Not every political figure faces persecution to this extent.
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