Rommel, you magnificent bastard! I read your book!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Patton praises Rommel for his military prowess, acknowledging the study of his work.
- In plain terms
- I respect your skill and studied your methods.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge competence even in rivals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view worthy opponents?
- What does studying rivals teach you?
Another view
It ignores the ethical context of the conflict.
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Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable.
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