She understood how much louder a cock can crow in his own farmyard than elsewhere.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People sound louder and more important in their own territory than elsewhere.
- In plain terms
- You seem bigger in your own space.
- What can you take from it?
- Home turf makes you feel more powerful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel bigger at home?
- Where do you hide?
Another view
It ignores actual competence.
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