I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims their main principle is to adapt to any situation.
- In plain terms
- My main rule is to be flexible all the time.
- What can you take from it?
- Flexibility is a core value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is flexibility best?
- What are your core rules?
Another view
Constant flexibility might seem like a lack of core values.
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