A few honest men are better than numbers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A small group of honest people is more valuable than a large crowd.
- In plain terms
- A few good people are better than many people.
- What can you take from it?
- Quality of character matters more than quantity of support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is integrity more important than scale?
- How many good people do you need?
Another view
Numbers can sometimes be necessary to effect change regardless of honesty.
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