Feeling important makes one heavy, clumsy and vain. To be a warrior one needs to be light and fluid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Feeling too important burdens you with vanity and clumsiness, whereas a warrior stays agile.
- In plain terms
- Ego makes you heavy and clumsy; staying humble keeps you light.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid ego to stay nimble and effective.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does pride serve your goals?
- When does vanity hurt you?
Another view
Confidence is often necessary; humility alone may not suffice.
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