Quote by Megan Whalen Turner

I inherited this country when I was only a child, Nahuseresh. I have held it. I have fought down rebellious barons. I've fought Sounis to keep the land on this side of the mountains. I have killed men and watched them hang. I've seen them tortured to keep this country safe and . How did you think I did this if I was a fool with cow eyes for any handsome man with gold in his purse?

I inherited this country when I was only a child, Nahuseresh

Summary

This quote speaks to the speaker's frustration and indignation at being undermined by an assumption about their capabilities. They assert that they have successfully governed the country through various challenges, dispelling the notion that they are foolish or easily swayed by material possessions. The speaker emphasizes the sacrifices and difficult decisions they have made to protect and maintain the country's stability, expecting recognition of their experience and wisdom instead of being judged based on superficial traits.

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Politics Inspirational

By Megan Whalen Turner

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