(Recollection of what he was thinking to himself when confronted by the military): 'They want me out, they want me to abrogate the constitution and this is exactly what Speight wants and if they belong to Speight, I don't belong to them.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He rejects demands to violate the constitution, asserting independence from those aligned with a rival.
- In plain terms
- I will not betray my country or follow those who want me to break the rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Refuse demands that compromise your core principles or legal duties.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lines will you not cross under pressure?
- How do you define loyalty in a crisis?
Another view
Rejecting powerful actors can escalate conflict or lead to removal from power.
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