The Scarecrow was now the ruler of the Emerald City, and although he was not a Wizard the people were proud of him. 'For,' they said, 'there is not another city in all the world that is ruled by a stuffed man.' And, so far as they knew, they were quite right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Scarecrow rules the Emerald City simply because he is unique, showing how novelty creates value.
- In plain terms
- The people are proud the scarecrow is their ruler because he is different.
- What can you take from it?
- Uniqueness can create leadership and pride.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader valuable?
- How do we define status?
Another view
Pride based solely on novelty may lack substance.
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