A strong and well-constituted man digests his experiences (deeds and misdeeds all included) just as he digests his meats, even when he has some tough morsels to swallow.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A strong man digests all experiences, even the tough ones, just as he digests meat.
- In plain terms
- A robust person processes every experience, good or bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Resilience involves accepting all life’s challenges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does every tough experience lead to growth?
- How can one differentiate harmful from constructive experiences?
Another view
It may romanticize suffering as inherently beneficial.
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