Margaret Thatcher: ...The first eleven and a half years have not been so bad-and with regard to a twilight, please remember that there are 24 hours in a day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thatcher dismisses the idea of her time in office being near its end by noting the day has 24 hours.
- In plain terms
- I am not retiring yet; there is still much time left.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not assume leadership is ending prematurely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it time to step down?
Another view
The quip may trivialize concerns about tenure length.
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