There have been a lotta tough guys. There have been pretenders. And there have been contenders. But there is only one king.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker says many have tried, but only one truly reigns supreme.
- In plain terms
- Only one person can be the true king.
- What can you take from it?
- Identify the qualities that set a leader apart.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a 'king' in a field?
- Can multiple people share that status?
Another view
It dismisses the value of other strong contenders.
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