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What does it mean?
The speaker justifies subordinating himself to a leader based on that leader's success, despite potential errors.
In plain terms
I followed a leader because he succeeded, even if he made mistakes.
What can you take from it?
Success can justify blind loyalty to a leader.

Where it applies

  • military context
  • political movement
  • organizational hierarchy

Putting it to work

  • analyze leadership
  • review loyalty
  • study authority

Questions to consider

  • Does success justify following a leader?
  • How does authority influence obedience?

Another view

Success does not guarantee moral correctness.

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