What an excellent horse do they lose, for want of address and boldness to manage him! ... I could manage this horse better than others do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Alexander laments the waste of a valuable horse due to poor handling by others.
- In plain terms
- They lost a great horse because they couldn't handle it properly.
- What can you take from it?
- Skill matters when handling valuable assets.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you have the right skills?
- Is the tool being used well?
Another view
Sometimes the asset is flawed, not the handler.
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