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followers take after their leaders; no cowardly soldiers under a brave general
Proverb meaning that subordinates reflect the quality of their leader; a strong, capable leader inspires courage and competence in their followers.
あのチームが強いのは、監督が優れているからだ。まさに勇将の下に弱卒なしだね。
That team is strong because the coach is excellent. It's truly a case of 'no cowardly soldiers under a brave general.'
A Japanese proverb of Chinese origin, literally meaning 'under a brave general there are no weak soldiers.' The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it reflects a common East Asian maxim about leadership.