Those who try to give us advice on matters of human rights do nothing but provoke an ironic smile among us. We will not permit anyone to interfere in our affairs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author dismisses outside advice on human rights and asserts national sovereignty.
- In plain terms
- We will not listen to outsiders telling us how to run our country.
- What can you take from it?
- Nations resist outside interference in their internal affairs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is interference helpful?
- Who decides human rights standards?
Another view
It rejects external accountability which can be important for rights.
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