Army Quote by Fred Larson
“They say "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink." In the Marine Corps, you can make that horse wish to hell he had.”
About This Quote
Leadership and persistence can compel even the reluctant to act, especially in disciplined environments.
In simple terms: Strong leadership can make people comply.
Key Takeaway
Apply firm yet respectful guidance.
Themes
leadership
persistence
military
motivation
Mood
determined
serious
Type
leadership:1
Drink:0
Drinking:0
Hell:0
Horse:0
Marine:0
Marine corps:0
Military:0
Navy:0
Us army:0
Water:0
Wish:0
Marine Corp:0
Horse Water:0
Make Horse:0
Horse Wish:0
Drink Marine:0
When to use this quote
- military training
- team projects
- personal goals
- coaching
Key Concepts
psychology
authority
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- When is pressure effective?
- What are ethical limits of coercion?
A Different Perspective
Forceful tactics can breed resentment or resistance.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
