One man that has a mind and knows it can always beat ten men who haven't and don't.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One aware person beats many unaware people combined.
- In plain terms
- A smart person beats ten dumb ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Awareness is a powerful advantage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much does awareness matter?
- Can one person lead many?
Another view
Quantity can sometimes overcome quality in group dynamics.
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