It is most appropriately hung, nothing ever made the British shit like the sight of George Washington.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The British feared Washington greatly during the Revolutionary War.
- In plain terms
- The British were scared of Washington.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear can be a strategic weapon.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does fear win wars?
- How do you inspire fear?
Another view
Attributing this colloquial quote to Washington is historically unlikely.
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