The weak are the most treacherous of us all. They come to the strong and drain them. They are bottomless. They are insatiable. They are always parched and always bitter. They are everyone's concern and like vampires they suck our life's blood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The weak are described as parasitic, draining strength from others insatiably and bitterly.
- In plain terms
- Weak people drain the strong like vampires.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid those who drain your energy insatiably.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you protect your energy?
- Who drains your life?
Another view
Labeling people as weak or parasitic can be overly judgmental.
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