It seemed to me that I had barely reached the Court when people were trying to get me off.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author reflects on how quickly political opposition emerged after joining the court.
- In plain terms
- People tried to remove him from the court almost immediately.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect opposition when taking high public office.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes new officials targets?
- How do you handle immediate opposition?
Another view
This might be a subjective view of political dynamics.
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