Major, we didn't take Washington, but we scared Abe Lincoln like hell.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims they did not win the battle but inflicted enough fear to matter.
- In plain terms
- We lost but we scared the enemy leader so it was not a waste.
- What can you take from it?
- Moral victories and fear can be as valuable as winning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is scaring the enemy enough?
- When is a loss a win?
Another view
Intimidation does not substitute for actual victory.
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