People
We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
— General George S. Patton, Jr.
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker separates three kinds of guiding: sheep get herded, cattle get driven, and people get led. Then comes a challenge with three choices for the listener: lead, follow, or step aside. It's a brisk, no-nonsense statement about taking initiative.
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