Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

I made all my generals out of mud.

I made all my generals out of mud.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has not relied on experienced or skilled individuals for their generals, but rather on individuals who possess little to no expertise or talent. By using the metaphor of making generals out of mud, the speaker conveys a sense of devaluation and incompetence in their choices for leadership positions. It could imply a lack of effective decision-making and a potentially detrimental impact on the speaker's overall strategy or goals.

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By Napoleon Bonaparte

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