If ye are seeking Rob Roy, he's ken'd to be better than half a hunder men strong when he's at the fewest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rob Roy is described as being as effective as a large force even with few men.
- In plain terms
- Rob Roy is worth more than fifty men even when he has very few followers.
- What can you take from it?
- Quality and leadership can outmatch sheer numbers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader effective?
- How do you measure strength?
Another view
Individual skill cannot always overcome overwhelming numbers.
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