'The way I look at myself if I ever do is is that I'm a man of extremes. I have a very soft side and a very hard side, and there's no half measures with me .'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mercury describes himself as a person of extremes with no middle ground.
- In plain terms
- He sees himself as having two opposite sides with nothing in between.
- What can you take from it?
- Extremes can define how one relates to the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does being extreme mean to you?
- Is moderation always better?
Another view
Extreme behavior can cause strain in relationships.
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