And statesmen at her council met Who knew the seasons, when to take Occasion by the hand, and make The bounds of freedom wider yet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wise leaders recognize timing and expand freedoms when the moment is right.
- In plain terms
- Good leaders know when to grab opportunity to increase freedom.
- What can you take from it?
- Seize the right moments to advance liberty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you acted on a timely opportunity?
Another view
Timing is subjective and errors in judgment happen.
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