Suppose a commander has to despatch a small body of men on an expedition on which it is necessary for them to carry on their backs all that they can take with them; the men will part with everything that is unnecessary, and take only that which is essential.
Morley uses a military analogy to illustrate the necessity of prioritizing essential elements in any endeavor.
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