Who could not conquer with such troops as these?
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jackson expresses strong confidence in his troops' ability to win.
- In plain terms
- He believes his troops can conquer anyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe in your team's power to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you trust to win?
- What makes a team unbeatable?
Another view
Overconfidence can lead to underestimating opponents.
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