How can this quote be true?
I saw a quote saying that a general is only as strong as his weakest soldier. But if he has 10 soldiers in total, 9 of whom are super strong and one who is weak, why is he only as strong as the weakest one? Anyone care to explain?
8 Answers
- 2 days agoBest answer
Because everyone must look out for the weakest man No matter how fast you can Run you can only goes as fast as the slowest person
the Military works as a team not and Individual
Source(s): Retired Warrant Officer 38 years in the Air Force - Anonymous3 weeks ago
"Weak" here probably doesn't refer to physical strength but to both physical and mental capability. If one soldier makes a horrible mistake then yes, it can lead to disaster.
- LaurieLv 73 weeks ago
Because, just like an iron chain can break if there is one weak link, a weak team member can mess things up for everyone else on the team... including the team leader.
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- martinLv 73 weeks ago
The saying about a general being only as strong as his weakest soldier is nonsense, and is used by slave-drivers to drill enlisted men to death, when it's completely unnecessary.
- Anonymous3 weeks ago
I am not sure but I don't care.
- Jake No ChatLv 73 weeks ago
I think the quote exaggerates a bit, but the point is valid. If a group is dependent equally on each member, then the team is not any stronger that the weakest link/person. In many situations, that equal dependence does not exist so the saying would not be valid in those situations.