The glory of saving a country is not for him who has contributed to its ruin.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One cannot claim glory for saving a country they helped ruin.
- In plain terms
- Don't expect credit for saving what you helped break.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid causing harm if you hope to fix it later.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who fixes what they broke?
- Can you atone for past ruin?
Another view
Sometimes those who cause ruin are the only ones capable of fixing it.
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