Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Real firmness is valuable, while strut or arrogance serves no purpose.
- In plain terms
- Be firm, not arrogant.
- What can you take from it?
- True firmness is valuable; bragging is not.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show strength?
- What is the difference between confidence and arrogance?
Another view
Sometimes projecting confidence is necessary even if it feels like strutting.
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