'She was the greatest performer. No one has been her equal.' ~ Mickey Rooney
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker regards Judy Garland as the unmatched greatest performer in history.
- In plain terms
- She was the best performer; no one compares.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge peak performance when you see it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define greatness?
- Who is unmatched in your field?
Another view
Subjective claims of greatness are hard to verify.
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