Bīng xióng, xióng yī gè; jiàng xióng, xióng yī wō.

兵熊熊一個, 將熊熊一窩。

Lit A soldier of no ability [is a matter which affects] himself only, [but] a general of no ability [will] disable the whole lot.

Fig Any group must have competent leaders.

Note [See also bīng sǒng, sǒng yī gè above and jiàngshuài wúnéng below.]

Topics COMPETENCE GROUPS INCOMPETENCE LEADERS MILITARY