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What does it mean?
She possesses far more virtue than he does despite size difference.
In plain terms
She is much better than he is inside.
What can you take from it?
Inner worth matters more than size.

Where it applies

  • judging people
  • family dynamics
  • team roles

Putting it to work

  • weigh character over status
  • notice small acts of kindness

Questions to consider

  • How do you measure goodness?
  • Who do you respect more?

Another view

Physical presence can sometimes correlate with influence.

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