Anybody can talk me round. If I were in a Trappist monastery, the first thing that would happen would be that some smooth performer would lure me into some frightful idiocy against my better judgment by means of the deaf-and-dumb language.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wodehouse humorously admits his susceptibility to persuasion, even against his own better judgment, using hyperbole about a Trappist monastery.
- In plain terms
- I am easily convinced to do foolish things, even by nonverbal tricks.
- What can you take from it?
- Even strong judgment can be swayed by clever persuasion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you been swayed against your judgment?
- How do you resist persuasion?
Another view
The quote exaggerates for comedy and may not reflect real resilience.
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