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When the pawn hits the conflicts he thinks like a king What he knows throws the blows when he goes to the fight And he'll win the whole thing 'fore he enters the ring There's no body to batter when your mind is your might So when you go solo you hold your own hand And remember that depth is the greatest of heights And if you know where you stand then you know where to land And if you fall it won't matter cuz you'll know that you're right.

Fiona Apple#7

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker uses chess and boxing metaphors to describe how mental strength and self-knowledge lead to victory.
In plain terms
If you know yourself and are mentally strong, you will win.
What can you take from it?
Build mental strength and know yourself to succeed.

Where it applies

  • self-confidence
  • problem solving
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • build confidence
  • trust your knowledge
  • stay grounded

Questions to consider

  • How do you prepare for conflict?
  • Is knowledge power?

Another view

Mental strength alone may not overcome physical or external obstacles.

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