It gave me pleasure to contemplate the right of the Polish nobleman to upset with his simple veto the determinations of a [parliamentary] session; and the Pole Copernicus seemed to have made of this right against the determinations and presentations of other people, the greatest and worthiest use.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Copernicus is linked to the Polish noble veto right, symbolizing independent will.
- In plain terms
- The Polish veto right matches Copernicus independent thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Independent will enables great change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does autonomy drive change?
- Is veto power always good?
Another view
Veto systems can lead to gridlock.
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