The kingliest kings are crowned with thorn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even the greatest rulers face suffering and hardship. Leadership often comes with pain and burden.
- In plain terms
- The most powerful people still suffer and face great hardships.
- What can you take from it?
- Power comes with pain and heavy burdens.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does leadership cost?
- Is power always worth the pain?
Another view
Not all leaders suffer equally; some hold power lightly.
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