Quote by Groucho Marx

Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men--the other 999 follow women.

Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men--the other 999

Summary

This quote suggests that true leadership is a rare quality, as it implies that only one out of a thousand men possess the ability to lead others. It also highlights the influence and power of women, implying that the majority of men typically follow and are guided by women's influence.

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Leadership

By Groucho Marx

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