I don't know what effect these men will have on the enemy, but by God, they terrify me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses fear of his own troops despite their intended purpose.
- In plain terms
- I am scared of these men even though they are meant to scare the enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- Powerful allies can be frightening.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you trust that also scares you?
- How do you manage powerful tools?
Another view
Fear may stem from perception rather than actual danger.
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