Once we know our weaknesses they cease to do us any harm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-awareness neutralizes flaws by preventing them from controlling you.
- In plain terms
- Knowing your weaknesses stops them from hurting you.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge flaws to disarm them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What weakness do you hide from yourself?
- How does knowing help you?
Another view
Some weaknesses persist even when known.
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