King's Cross! What shall we do? His Purple Robe Is rent in two!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dramatic moment marks the loss of power.
- In plain terms
- A king loses his robe unexpectedly.
- What can you take from it?
- Power can vanish instantly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you lose when power fades?
- How do you react to loss?
Another view
Power loss is not always immediate.
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