Stubborness is the strength of the weak.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stubbornness often masks weakness rather than true strength.
- In plain terms
- Being stubborn is a sign of weakness, not strength.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize stubbornness as a defense mechanism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does stubbornness help?
- Is flexibility always better than resolve?
Another view
Stubbornness can sometimes be healthy persistence.
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