At dinner we talked much of Cromwell, all saying he was a brave fellow and did owe his crown he got to himself, as much as any man that ever got one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- At dinner, the group agreed Cromwell earned his position through his own effort like any great leader.
- In plain terms
- People at dinner said Cromwell got his crown by his own work, same as other successful men.
- What can you take from it?
- Earned power is seen as legitimate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we know someone earned their status?
- What makes power legitimate?
Another view
Self-made claims can overlook luck or advantage.
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