a waste of skin
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A very brief insult calling someone a waste of skin.
- In plain terms
- You are useless.
- What can you take from it?
- It is a direct insult.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we respond to insults?
- When is direct criticism useful?
Another view
It offers no constructive insight.
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