Personal history must be constantly renewed by telling parents, relatives, and friends everything one does. On the other hand, for the warrior who has no personal history, no explanations are needed; nobody is angry or disillusioned with his acts. And above all, no one pins him down with their thoughts and their expectations.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personal history is maintained by constantly telling others what you do. Warriors avoid this, so no one is bound by expectations or angry about their past actions.
- In plain terms
- Avoid maintaining a personal history so others do not judge or expect things from you.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not share your history to avoid expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does my history limit how others treat me?
- Do I need to explain my actions?
Another view
Complete lack of history can isolate people and hinder trust.
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