Because a man plays a king superbly well does not mean that he would make a good king.

Louis LAmour
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The idea that a man can play a king superbly well does not mean that he would make a good king is the lesson of this quote. A man cannot play the role of king well if he has never even considered the possibility of ascending to that role. It’s like saying, “Good tailors make good kings,” while there are some who can sew well but would never consider wearing fine suits of clothes. A man who plays an excellent game of chess will not make a good chess player; similarly, a man who is adept at playing the king role will not make a good king.

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