He was always smoothing and polishing himself, and in the end he became blunt before he was sharp.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Over-polishing oneself dulls character. Trying to smooth edges removes sharpness and strength.
- In plain terms
- Being too smooth makes you weak. You lose strength trying to fit in.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid over-polishing character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is authentic?
- Is compromise bad?
Another view
Polishing can be valuable social skill.
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