"I've never met a general yet who could milk a cow"

This quote by Lennart Meri is a humorous method of saying that generals are not always the most capable people when it concerns practical tasks. Meri is implying that generals are better matched to leading and planning than they are to finishing mundane jobs. This quote is also a pointer that even the most powerful individuals have their constraints. It is a tip that no one is ideal and that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Meri's quote is a pointer to not take ourselves too seriously and to acknowledge that everyone has something to offer, even if it is not in the exact same location as our own proficiency.