"Listeners will wonder what an Englishman is doing on the German radio tonight. You can imagine that before taking this step I hoped that someone better qualified than me would come forward"
- John Amery
About this Quote
John Amery's quote is a reflection of his own feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty. He is an Englishman, relaying on German radio, and he knows that his listeners may be questioning why he is there. He expresses his hope that someone more certified than him would step forward, recommending that he is not positive in his own abilities. This quote reflects Amery's humility and self-doubt, in addition to his desire to do the best thing. It likewise speaks with the courage it considered him to take this action, regardless of his own doubts and worries. His determination to put himself out there, regardless of his own misgivings, is exceptional and talks to his commitment to the cause. Eventually, this quote acts as a pointer of the power of guts and decision in the face of unpredictability.
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