What! Think you that my flashes show me Only in lightnings to excel? Believe me, friends, you do not know me, For I can thunder quite as well.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- My talents are not limited to bright flashes; I can also be powerful and loud like thunder.
- In plain terms
- I have hidden strength.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't judge abilities by only obvious displays.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you reveal less obvious abilities?
- When have you surprised others with hidden talent?
Another view
Some may still overlook quieter strengths.
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