We want this people to be hard, not soft, and you must steel yourselves for it in your youth!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He wants the people to be hard and urges youth to prepare for this.
- In plain terms
- He wants people tough and says youth should get ready.
- What can you take from it?
- Hardness is valued as a trait to cultivate early.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is toughness always good?
- How do you prepare youth?
Another view
Hardness can come at the cost of compassion.
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