Pour grands que soient les rois, ils sont ce que nous sommes: Ils peuvent se tromper comme les autres hommes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even great kings are human; they can make the same mistakes as anyone else.
- In plain terms
- Powerful people are not immune to error.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not assume authority guarantees wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we idolize leaders?
- What safeguards can limit errors?
Another view
Some argue that experience reduces the frequency of mistakes.
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