Coalitions though successful have always found this, that their triumph has been brief.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even successful coalitions tend to fail quickly after winning.
- In plain terms
- Coalitions win briefly then fall apart.
- What can you take from it?
- Group alliances often lack long term stability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do coalitions fail?
- How to make them last?
Another view
Some coalitions endure for long periods.
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