I been hesitant to reappear, been away for years/Now I'm back my adversaries been reduced to tears
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes that after being away, his rivals are now defeated upon his return.
- In plain terms
- He returned after years and his enemies are now upset.
- What can you take from it?
- Time away can change the balance of power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is absence a strategy for victory?
- How do you measure success?
Another view
Success measured by others' tears is a narrow view.
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