"Yeah. I mean, it just seemed to me that it was - I felt so helpless to this business of not having any papers. That seems like a throwback to a schoolboy"
- James Stockdale
About this Quote
In this quote, James Stockdale is revealing his frustration with the absence of documentation he has. He is comparing the sensation of helplessness to that of a school child, suggesting that he feels helpless and not able to take control of the situation. He is likely describing the governmental nature of the federal government and the problem of browsing the system without the required documentation. He is likely also expressing his sensations of being overwhelmed by the situation and feeling like he is not able to make progress. This quote highlights the significance of having the right documentation and the aggravation of not having it. It also speaks to the powerlessness of people in the face of bureaucracy and the requirement for reform in order to make the system more available and fair.
This quote is written / told by James Stockdale between December 23, 1923 and July 5, 2005. He was a famous Soldier from USA.
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