He burst into tears. His nerves cracked...He was weeping for our army.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A military leader broke down in tears because his nerves failed under the strain of war and the losses of his army.
- In plain terms
- He cried from the stress of leading his troops into battle.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership under extreme pressure can lead to emotional collapse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders cope with massive loss?
- What breaks a person under pressure?
Another view
This specific emotional reaction might not apply to all leaders in similar situations.
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