Must is not a word to be used to princes! Little man, little man, if your late father were here he would never dare utter such a word.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Princes are not subject to commands using the word 'must'.
- In plain terms
- You cannot order a prince to do something.
- What can you take from it?
- Authority rejects commands.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does status excuse orders?
- How is respect earned?
Another view
In modern contexts, titles carry less absolute power.
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