We will not have failure - only success and new learning.
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The danger to the country, to Europe, to her vast Empire, which is involved in having all these great interests entrusted to the shaking hand of an old, wild, and incomprehensible man of 82, is very great!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses concern over entrusting significant responsibilities to an elderly and unpredictable leader.
Queen Victoria emphasizes the risks associated with having a leader who is both old and deemed incomprehensible. Her statement reflects anxiety about the stability of the country and the potential consequences of a leader whose decisions may not align with the best interests of the nation and its empire.
Themes
LeadershipPoliticsConcernAgeResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be referenced in a discussion about the qualifications needed for political leaders.
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Men never think, at least seldom think, what a hard task it is for us women to go through this very often. God's will be done, and if He decrees that we are to have a great number of children why we must try to bring them up as useful and exemplary members of society.
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Since it has pleased Providence to place me in this station, I shall do my utmost to fulfil my duty towards my country; I am very young and perhaps in many, though not in all things, inexperienced, but I am sure that very few have more real good will and more real desire to do what is fit and right than I have.
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