Joachim von Ribbentrop is like a man of wood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares Ribbentrop to wood, suggesting he lacks flexibility or feeling.
- In plain terms
- Ribbentrop is described as stiff and unfeeling.
- What can you take from it?
- People may be criticized for lacking adaptability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does this imply about his leadership?
Another view
Metaphors like this are subjective.
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