And therfore, at the kynges court, my brother, Ech man for hymself, ther is noon oother.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- At court, everyone must look out for themselves alone.
- In plain terms
- Everyone acts for themselves at court.
- What can you take from it?
- In competitive environments, self-interest is primary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is self-reliance always necessary?
- Can you trust others at work?
Another view
It ignores instances of genuine cooperation in groups.
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