Strong men are made by opposition; like kites they go up against the wind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Resistance and challenges are necessary to build strength in individuals.
- In plain terms
- Strong people are made when they face opposition like kites face wind.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace opposition as a way to grow stronger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What opposition has made you stronger?
- How do you react to resistance?
Another view
Excessive opposition can also break rather than build people.
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