If he is mad, so much the better; and if he is mad, I hope to God he'll bite some of my generals.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He wishes that if a mad person is a threat, that person will attack his own generals.
- In plain terms
- He hopes a mad enemy will bite his generals.
- What can you take from it?
- He wants his enemies to turn on his own commanders.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why wish for chaos among one's own leaders?
- What does this reveal about his trust in his generals?
Another view
It is a hostile wish that could backfire on his own side.
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