In the spight of his teeth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This phrase means to struggle futilely against an unavoidable outcome.
- In plain terms
- Trying hard but failing to stop something.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept outcomes you cannot change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you fought the inevitable?
- Is surrender always bad?
Another view
Sometimes resistance can actually change outcomes.
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