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What does it mean?
The speaker admits uncertainty about what the leader actually thought or wanted.
In plain terms
I don't know what he really thought.
What can you take from it?
Admitting ignorance about a leader's mind.

Where it applies

  • reflection
  • analysis

Putting it to work

  • analyzing leader psychology
  • studying military subordinates

Questions to consider

  • Can a subordinate truly not know their leader?
  • What does uncertainty imply about complicity?

Another view

Subordinates often claim ignorance to avoid blame.

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