I might have preferred iron, but bronze will do. It won't rust. And, this time I hope, the head will stay on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prefers iron over bronze but accepts bronze for durability, metaphorically referencing resilience.
- In plain terms
- Iron is better but bronze works because it doesn't rust.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept practical solutions even if they aren't perfect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you accept second best?
- What ensures longevity in leadership?
Another view
The metaphor is ambiguous without context on what head/stay refers to.
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