Napoleon has humbugged me, by God; he has gained twenty-four hours' march on me.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to being outmaneuvered by an opponent.
- In plain terms
- Napoleon tricked me and moved faster.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge when an opponent outpaces you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle defeat?
Another view
Expresses frustration rather than strategic analysis.
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