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What does it mean?
Conquered Greece captured the fierce victor.
In plain terms
Even a strong winner can be humbled by a new power.
What can you take from it?
Power can shift quickly.

Where it applies

  • military campaigns
  • corporate takeovers
  • political elections

Putting it to work

  • stay humble
  • prepare for change

Questions to consider

  • What does it mean to be a 'fierce victor'?
  • How can success become a weakness?

Another view

The phrase is vague and may not apply to every victorious situation.

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