And though mine arm should conquer twenty worlds, There 's a lean fellow beats all conquerors.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even if one conquers many worlds, a humble person can defeat them all.
- In plain terms
- A humble person can beat any conqueror.
- What can you take from it?
- Humility defeats great power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is humility stronger than force?
- What truly conquers others?
Another view
Physical conquest does not always equal defeat.
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