'T is a very fine thing to be father-in-law To a very magnificent three-tailed Bashaw!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being related to powerful leaders is considered a great honor.
- In plain terms
- It is nice to be connected to a big boss.
- What can you take from it?
- Connection to power brings perceived status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does connection bring respect?
- Is power inherited?
Another view
Status based on others is unstable and shallow.
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