Upon the King

William Shakespeare

Upon the king! let us our lives, our souls,
Our debts, our careful wives,
Our children and our sins lay on the king!
We must bear all. O hard condition,
Twin-born with greatness, subject to the breath
Of every fool, whose sense no more can feel
But his own wringing! What infinite heart’s-ease
Must kings neglect, that private men enjoy!

Henry V—William Shakespeare

Dedicated to the CEOs and leaders out there. A stark reminder from Shakespeare that being the leader often is a lonely position.

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